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2025 New Zealand All Blacks vs France - Men's

All Blacks Turn To Jordie Barrett, Who Delivers In Sweep Of France Rugby

All Blacks Turn To Jordie Barrett, Who Delivers In Sweep Of France Rugby

New Zealand swept France Rugby after the French defense forced the All Blacks to play Jordie Barrett, who made one of the biggest plays of the match.

Jul 19, 2025 by Joe Harrington
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Jordie Barrett wasn’t supposed to play in the third test match of July against France.

But Les Bleus’ defense called for drastic measures from the All Blacks.

Barrett delivered one of the best passes of the series in the 76th minute, setting up a Brodie McAlister try that sealed a win closer than the score suggests — 29-19 — in Hamilton, New Zealand, on July 19.

Barrett, who played for Leinster Rugby this club season, entered the match in the 54th minute and had an immediate impact.

Even with the added firepower, the French defense kept New Zealand from pulling away for 18 minutes after Du’Plessis Kirifi’s try in the 58th minute finally gave the All Blacks the lead.

After France’s defense held New Zealand time and time again, Barrett burst through the line in the 75th minute and dished the ball to McAlister to seal the win.

It ends a three-match series between the two squads, as the No. 2 team in the world completed the expected sweep against a No. 4-ranked French side missing many of its top players.

France’s next match will be against South Africa in November, while the All Blacks prepare for a trip to Argentina in August for The Rugby Championship.

Relive the match below:

ALL BLACKS SWEEP FRANCE RUGBY

Les Bleus made New Zealand work for the sweep, but a late try sealed the win, 29-19. 

Jordie Barrett Sets Up Brodie McAlister Try, All Blacks May Have Sealed The Win

All Blacks 29, France 19 | 76'

New Zealand had to break the Jordie Barrett emergency glass, and the superstar delivered with a terrific pass that helped set up a Brodie McAlister try. Damian McKenzie converted. 

FRANCE DEFENSE HOLDS UP AGAIN

France has another big goal-line stand. The upset attempt has life with five minutes to go, but France still trails 22-19. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Du'Plessis Kirifi With A Try

All Blacks Have Another Line-Out In The Endzone

Can France's defense hold up in the 72nd minute?

All Blacks Can't Convert Drop Kick

All Blacks tried to add to the lead with a drop goal attempt from Australia, but the kick was short. Not surprising. There are nine minutes left. 

Can France Rally In The Final 10 Minutes, Or Will The All Blacks Hang On?

The match is in the final 10 minutes now. 

France Defense Holds Up Again

All Blacks stopped on the goal line again in the 67th minute. 

Note From Philip Bendon Of FloRugby: Ardie Savea = Good

Philip Bendon says: "Everything positive the All Blacks have done this series, Ardie has been involved!"

Ardie Savea To The Rescue!

Ardie Savea forces French penalty to stop a try 5 meters away from a France try. 

AND FRANCE NEARLY ANSWERS

Jordie Barrett tackle stops a France try. France still Threatening.

ALL BLACKS TAKE THE LEAD

All Blacks 22, France 19 | 58'

Call it a comeback! 

The All Blacks take their first lead of the match after Will Jordan helps set up a Du'Plessis Kirifi try. They didn't convert. 

All Blacks Turn Over The Ball 1 Meter Out!

New Zealand was poised to score but lost possession 1 meter away from a try in the 55th minute. 

Jordie Barrett Coming On For All Blacks

The superstar All Black is on the field. 

All Blacks Lineup Changes

At the 49th minute, New Zealand made a pair of front-row substitutions to continue the planned rotation and maintain intensity at the set-piece.

Brodie McAlister entered the match at hooker, replacing Samisoni Taukei'aho, who had been active around the park in the first half.

Fletcher Newell came on at tighthead prop, taking the place of Tyrel Lomax.

Nolann Le Garrec Misses First Kick!

And now Le Garrec is missing a kick. That's the first miss in five tries tonight. 

All Blacks Trying To Take The Lead

Several meters out from scoring a try, France's defense has held up so far in the 45th minute. 

Lots Of Lineup Changes For All Blacks And France

At the 44-minute mark, both sides began reshaping their front rows in a coordinated wave of substitutions aimed at freshening up the forward pack for the second half.

New Zealand made a single change, bringing on George Bower in place of Ethan de Groot at loosehead prop. Bower’s introduction likely was aimed at injecting mobility and reinforcing the scrum against a powerful French front.

France, meanwhile, executed a full overhaul of their front-row trio:

  • Demba Bamba replaced Rabah Slimani at tighthead prop.
  • Gaëtan Barlot came on for Pierre Bourgarit at hooker.
  • Paul Mallez took over from Baptiste Erdocio at loosehead prop.

France Actually Misses A Kick

France tried another drop goal at the 42 minutes, but Antoine Hastoy didn't convert. 

Second Half Underway: Can The All Blacks Take The Lead, Or Will France Complete The Shocker?

40 more minutes here in Hamilton, New Zealand. 

More On Nolann Le Garrec Of France Rugby

Those who watched the Netflix doc "Six Nations: Full Contact" know a little bit about Nolann Le Garrec already. But La Garrec also is moving to La Rochelle this next Top 14 season, giving the 2022 and 2023 Investec Champions Cup winners even more firepower. 

HIGHLIGHTS: The Championship Minutes!

All Blacks Vs. France Rugby Stats From The First Half

New Zealand All Blacks:

  • Penalty Goals: 1
  • Tries: 2
  • Conversions: 2
  • Drop Goals: 0
  • Carries: 94
  • Line Breaks: 3
  • Turnovers Lost: 7
  • Turnovers Won: 0

France Rugby:

  • Penalty Goals: 3
  • Tries: 1
  • Conversions: 1
  • Drop Goals: 1
  • Carries: 62
  • Line Breaks: 0
  • Turnovers Lost: 4
  • Turnovers Won: 4

Halftime: Look, New Zealand Scored Before The Half, But All Blacks Have A Situation Here

France has come to play. Specifically Nolann Le Garrec, who has scored 16 points himself. But a try in the 43rd minute has the momentum on the All Blacks' side. 

ALL BLACKS SCORE IN 43rd MINUTE

France 19, All Blacks 17 | 43'

Will Jordan pass leads to Anton Lienert-Brown try and Damian McKenzie converts.

France Defense Holds Up All Blacks

France's defense comes up big in the 39th minute to prevent an All Blacks try!

Big Line-Out Coming For New Zealand

Can the All Blacks score before half with two minutes to go?

Nolann Le Garrec Again, AGAIN!

France 19, All Blacks 10 | 36'

Nolann Le Garrec boots another one over, and France is stunning the All Blacks near halftime by nine points.

Nolann Le Garrec Again!

France 16, All Blacks 10 | 33'

France builds the lead back to six!

Damian McKenzie With A Penalty Kick

France 13, All Blacks 10 | 28'

We've got quite the rugby match going on. Damian McKenzie cuts into the French lead. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Antoine Hastoy Drops It Like It’s HOT

HIGHLIGHTS: WILL JORDAN, AGAIN AGAINST FRANCE!

OH MY AGAIN? More Points?

Are we about to get 17 points scored in four minutes? All Blacks threatening. 

France Rugby With A Drop Goal!

France 13, All Blacks 7 | 23'

Antoine Hastoy converts on the drop goal!

All Blacks Strike Back! New Zealand On The Board

France 10, All Blacks 7 | 21'

Will Jordan with try No. 42! And Damian McKenzie converts!

HIGHLIGHTS: Nolann Le Garrec 10, All Blacks 0

France Rugby Takes 10-0 Lead!!

France 10, All Blacks 0 | 19'

Nolann Le Garrec connected on a penalty kick! Something interesting is happening in Hamilton so far. 

France Rugby Taking It To All Blacks

The first 15 minutes were controlled by the French, who had the ball near the goal line in the 18th minute. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Nolann Le Garrec Punches One In As France Leads

France Rugby Strikes First! Nolann Le Garrec In For The Try

France 7, All Blacks 0 | 7'

Nolann Le Garrec has given Les Bleus the early lead! Then he converted the kick.

Ardie Savea Leads The Haka

After moving to No. 8 for the match, world's best player led the All Blacks in the Haka. 

Late Lineup Change For All Blacks: Ardie Savea To No. 8

Ardie Savea moves to No. 8, as Luke Jacobson is ruled out. 

Anthem Time. New Zealand Vs. France Round 3 Nears

La Marseillaise and God Defend New Zealand have been played. We're a Haka away from some rugby. 

All Blacks Hit The Road After This Match 

The All Blacks won't play in New Zealand again until September when they welcome the No. 1-ranked Springboks to Pacific Islands. The All Blacks next two matches are in Argentina as part of The Rugby Championship. 

Tide Turning In France-All Blacks Rivalry?

After France won three matches in row against the All Blacks, including on the biggest stages at the World Cup and Autumn Nations, New Zealand can win its third match in a row today against France.  

All-time, the All Blacks have a 48-15-1 record against France. 

Pregame Show Is Live! New Zealand Vs. France Live Coverage Starts Now

Watch the pregame show live!

What Does AI Predict In The All Blacks Vs. France Third Test Match? We Asked. 

So we asked Chat GPT who it thinks will win today. 

Here's what it said: 

Given the All Blacks’ form, squad confidence, and the sheer weight of a 2–0 series lead, they are strong favorites, especially resting key players while maintaining momentum. If they click in the forwards and midfield, expect a modest win margin (10–15 points).

France, however, have the talent and the pride to disrupt, especially with the emotional drive to hand the All Blacks their first Hamilton loss—or at least make the match truly competitive.

Prove the robot wrong, Les Bleus.

Missed Behind The Fern? Not Any More

All Blacks Are Doing It All Already Today

L'équipe de France de rugby est prête pour son troisième test-match contre les All Blacks

Will Jordan Approaching Doug Howlett's All Blacks Tries Record

Will Jordan is eight tries away from breaking Doug Howlett's record of 49 tries. 

TRY | Will Jordan | Min 53

Inching ever closer to Doug Howlett's try scoring record! Will Jordan does what Will Jordan does and scores yet another superb try! NZL 36 FRA 10#NZLvFRA pic.twitter.com/61blFQOpKY

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 12, 2025

We Named Ardie Savea The World's Best Player For A Reason

All Blacks Makes Some Changes Before Clash With France

World Rugby Rankings: Top 20 As Of July 14

  1. South Africa – 92.78
  2. New Zealand – 91.72
  3. Ireland – 89.83
  4. France – 88.16
  5. England – 87.64
  6. Australia – 82.08
  7. Argentina – 82.05
  8. Scotland – 81.37
  9. Fiji – 80.50
  10. Italy – 77.77
  11. Georgia – 74.69
  12. Wales – 74.05
  13. Samoa – 72.68
  14. Japan – 72.29
  15. Spain – 69.92
  16. United States – 68.45
  17. Uruguay – 67.52
  18. Portugal – 66.44
  19. Tonga – 65.46
  20. Chile – 63.20

Rugby Today: Here's The International Rugby Schedule on July 19

  • 3:05 a.m. ET – New Zealand vs. France
  • 11:10 a.m. ET – South Africa vs. Georgia
  • 2 p.m. ET – Brazil vs. Chile
  • 3:40 p.m. ET – Argentina vs. Uruguay
  • 5 p.m. ET – USA vs. England

British & Irish Lions Tour

  • 6 a.m. ET – Australia vs. British & Irish Lions

World Rugby U20 Championship – Grand Finals & Matches

  • 9:30 a.m. ET – Italy U20 vs. Wales U20
  • 9:30 a.m. ET – Spain U20 vs. Ireland U20
  • Noon ET – Australia U20 vs. England U20
  • Noon ET – France U20 vs. Argentina U20 (Round 11)
  • 2:30 p.m. ET – Georgia U20 vs. Scotland U20
  • 2:30 p.m. ET – New Zealand U20 vs. South Africa U20

All Blacks Vs. France 2025 Stats So Far

Here are some numbers from the series: 

  • Points:  New Zealand 74, France 44
  • Tries: New Zealand 10, France 5
  • Meters Gained: New Zealand 1,140, France 606
  • Line Breaks: New Zealand 18, France 5

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

What Time Do The All Blacks Play?

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 am 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 am ET, ahead of the 3:05 am kickoff.

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In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App. 

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