2025 New Zealand All Blacks vs France - Men's

New Zealand All Blacks Vs. France Rugby Lineups, Kickoff Time

New Zealand All Blacks Vs. France Rugby Lineups, Kickoff Time

The All Blacks close out July with a match against France and are looking for 3-0 record in the summer series.

Jul 19, 2025 by Joe Harrington
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The New Zealand All Blacks will aim to finish a three-match sweep of France when the two rugby powers face off on Saturday, July 19 at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Kickoff is set for 3:05 a.m. ET, with coverage beginning at 2:55 a.m. ET on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

The All Blacks, ranked No. 2 in the world, enter the final test of the series with a 2-0 advantage. 

They narrowly edged France 31-27 in the first match but cruised to a 43-17 win in the second after taking a commanding 29-3 lead at halftime. 

This match marks the final July test for New Zealand before the 2025 Rugby Championship begins Aug. 16.

France, ranked No. 4 in the world, will wrap up its summer tour with this match. Les Bleus won’t play again until they meet No. 1-ranked South Africa on Nov. 8.

New Zealand’s lineup features Ruben Love at fullback and Damian McKenzie at fly-half, with Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson anchoring the back row. 

France counters with Antoine Hastoy at 10, Nolann Le Garrec at No. 9 and Gael Fickou providing veteran leadership in the midfield.

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When Do The New Zealand All Blacks Play France Rugby?

The final match of the three-game series between New Zealand and France kicks off at 3:05 a.m. ET on Friday, July 19 at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Pre-match coverage begins at 2:55 a.m. ET.

How To Stream New Zealand Rugby Vs. France

Fans can stream the match live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Full coverage begins at 2:55 a.m. ET, ahead of the 3:05 a.m. kickoff.

New Zealand Rugby Lineup Vs. France

Starting XV:

  • 1 – Ethan de Groot
  • 2 – Samisoni Taukei'aho
  • 3 – Tyrel Lomax
  • 4 – Patrick Tuipulotu
  • 5 – Fabian Holland
  • 6 – Samipeni Finau
  • 7 – Ardie Savea
  • 8 – Luke Jacobson
  • 9 – Cortez Ratima
  • 10 – Damian McKenzie
  • 11 – Sevu Reece
  • 12 – Quinn Tupaea
  • 13 – Anton Lienert-Brown
  • 14 – Will Jordan
  • 15 – Ruben Love

Replacements:

  • 16 – Brodie McAlister
  • 17 – George Bower
  • 18 – Fletcher Newell
  • 19 – Dalton Papali'i
  • 20 – Du'Plessis Kirifi
  • 21 – Noah Hotham
  • 22 – Timoci Tavatavanawai
  • 23 – Jordie Barrett

France Rugby Lineup Vs. New Zealand All Blacks

Starting XV:

  • 1 – Baptiste Erdocio
  • 2 – Pierre Bourgarit
  • 3 – Rabah Slimani
  • 4 – Hugo Auradou
  • 5 – Matthias Halagahu
  • 6 – Alexandre Fischer
  • 7 – Joshua Brennan
  • 8 – Mickael Guillard
  • 9 – Nolann Le Garrec
  • 10 – Antoine Hastoy
  • 11 – Gabin Villiere
  • 12 – Gael Fickou
  • 13 – Nicolas Depoortere
  • 14 – Theo Attissogbe
  • 15 – Leo Barre

Replacements:

  • 16 – Gaetan Barlot
  • 17 – Paul Mallez
  • 18 – Demba Bamba
  • 19 – Romain Taofifenua
  • 20 – Killian Tixeront
  • 21 – Pierre Bochaton
  • 22 – Thibault Daubagna
  • 23 – Emilien Gailleton

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