New Zealand Defeats France in Rugby Nations Championship Opener
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New Zealand Defeats France in Rugby Nations Championship Opener

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New Zealand began rugby’s inaugural Nations Championship with a narrow 34-32 victory over France on Saturday. The match marked the start of a new era for New Zealand under head coach Dave Rennie, though the performance was described as flawed.

Rennie had asked his team to play with “brutality and optimism,” and while they displayed both qualities at times, inconsistencies in execution and discipline nearly cost them the win. The relentless pressure from the French side – despite being without several key players – kept New Zealand from securing a comfortable lead throughout the match.

The All Blacks were unable to definitively close out the game until the final minutes, highlighting areas for improvement as the Nations Championship progresses. Despite the challenges posed by France, New Zealand ultimately prevailed with a two-point margin.

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