All Blacks reflect on French Test | Press Conference (Paris)

[@rafflesiaandfriends]

Very proud I don't think going for 3 at the end was correct but we learn from mistakes

[@PhilipVili]

Yep line out option n see what they have

[@mrnugget613]

3s don’t win games. To scared to back there drive

[@ccvl9479]

Regardless of which team you support, that was (as always between the 2) an amazing and breathtaking game of rugby, and I am really thankful these 2 teams really got the best out of each other. Seeing the respect and ABs enjoying some time at the end of the game in the Stade de France was also really special. Also, props to all the AB fans who always seem so positive and supportive of the sport we love. Your team is special.

[@KernowekTim]

Brilliantly worded comment. Best one here, in my opinion. Fair play t'yous. God bless yous👊👍🏴‍☠☘

[@hankgoldenshaft]

The new boys stood up. We just didn’t go for the jugular when we had the chance. Congratulations France, well played. That game was mental

[@222-i6o]

it was a ok decision to kik for 3 at 67min mark, but a poor poor move to take 3 at 73mark....vry frustrating to watch

[@KernowekTim]

I am struck by Scott Barretts direct honesty. He is a man.

[@stevenwortrich6014]

Should have left your 1st choice 9 the pitch.

[@aronaropati9340]

You can’t beat the French by taking penalty shots at crucial times.

[@simonmaney3438]

The AB's have come away empty handed plenty of times kicking for the corner. Being one point down with 5 to play can be a strong position.

[@Albert_Br]

@@simonmaney3438 They were 4 points down with just 5 mins to play, and they chose a penalty kick that ate up more time, and then they had the long restart etc. It was game over from then. Never looked close.

[@EGM534]

​@@simonmaney3438 defeatist attitude taking 3 points when you're 4 down and 5 to play. Absolutely braindead, need to learn from this

[@simonmaney3438]

@@Albert_Br Not true. The AB's were attacking on the French 22 when Rieko knocked on. They had a good opportunity to apply pressure and force a penalty, which would have been enough. {Just checked, 5 to play from the restart. Plenty of time if they were good enough).

[@nicolasperdrix5617]

You can't sum up the match only with this choice. Please watch again the match and you will notice that the AB didn't score with penalties in the 1st half.

[@didintlekodisang1836]

The performance was not bad, and if they had a better attack, they win this match comfortably. One thing the All blacks need to get rid of is the 12/13 combo, none of them offer anything different to the attack. And nothing against Anton, but him having around 82 caps for the all blacks shows how much the struggle has been since Nonu and Smith left. They had enough of the ball to win the match but their attack was bad, often on this tour they find themselves with just one player on the wing, needing to beat 5 players to score a try. Next hire is definitely an attacking coach

[@cedricbothma]

Ced here from SA u go the ABS I'm a die heart ab supporter but plz Scott get rid of 12 13and 14 there are better players in NZ in that positions

[@rodcarlson9505]

Yes I agree we need creative center’s and A J Lam should be looked at next season! I would have Clarke at second five like his father he is brutal going forward and has great hands From an Auckland supporter but still a great game ! Last 5 minutes maybe should have gone to the corner instead of the penalty but that’s footy

[@222-i6o]

lol i think thts pretty obvious tht if a team improves attack thy win comfortably

[@222-i6o]

@@rodcarlson9505 it was always going to be hard to try and gt bck into french half with 5min left and score

[@didintlekodisang1836]

@ true stuff, great game, thought the intensity the French played with was crazy but the all blacks matched them well. And I also agree about Caleb, he’s big and strong, and more likely to drag defenders to tackle him.

[@HotstopKid_RugbyGameplays]

Proud of the boys! They played really well, especially in the first half. Some mistakes along the way to learn from and get better, it is all part of the process. Well done to Le France-they played a great game! That try from the winger with the chip and chase and the speed. ✨👏

[@edawg5149]

Extremely proud of the Abs keep it up boys 💪💯

[@Knowyourintent]

I feel for coaches and captains having to endure these painful press conferences

[@candicenesbitt2167]

I agree 🤨 very painful 😖

[@nicolasperdrix5617]

Of course, they didn't select the job for the press conférence but it's a part of the job and here, the journalists were respectful

[@robjohnwaite4504]

That was awesome game from both teams. Couldn’t fault the intensity from both sides. ABs moving in the right direction with the young talent.

[@adrianrovere8394]

NZ's obssession with going for the penalty goal instead of the try cost them dearly...when you're 4 points behind with only a handful of minutes to go u must go for the try...paid the price for negative mindset.

[@jacquesvanzyl8284]

I agree 100%. 5 points win it!!!!WTF!!!🇿🇦

[@HMchardy-h2j]

I agree

[@astraydhurion7697]

Let's be honest for a while, I'm French but Ardz was the disruptive element tonight in this jubilant stadium. All French eyes were on him. To me, he was the man of the match. That says a great deal about his overall performance despite losing this game in the end. Any French team in the Top 14 would count itself lucky to have such skilled player in its squad.

[@nicolasperdrix5617]

As a french supporter, I think it was an amazing match with a lot of intensity. The AB scrum was really stronger than our, and AB didn't get paid for this. I've read comments saying that when AB were 4 points behind at the end, it was a bad choice to take only 3 points but in my opinion, in the 1st half, AB should have scored with penalties instead of running after tries. I am often surprised that many teams didn't like to add 3 points. Defences are so good that it's hard to get a try. Yesterday, the french defence was really good...

[@Orca322]

Roiguard shoudve stayed on... Ratima looked lost and slow..

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Stop with ratima now. Hotham Fakatava more talent than him

[@jackiejones690]

Let them get up and go, this was a great game and ABs got pipped at the post, good win for France ...... this time

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Ratima has not international level . Hotham great 9 and even Fakatava > ratima

[@aaronmarsh873]

@@DrissZyani-bu5mo Ratima is a mile ahead of Perenara and Fakatava is NPC level at best, give him some time.

[@clearwater3432]

Roigard and Hotham for me

[@duncanwcraig9668]

The boys looked gassed after 55 mins. Top notch effort, game of margins.

[@teddydavid1026]

Hard luck NZ on the back of a long season Incredible skill and passion all tour - magic team - this was always going to be tough, its no Eden Park or Kings Park Durban but its not far off at all - hats off x from Ireland. I'm very fond of Razor, relax you have no worries

[@joshua.productions]

One thing I’m super proud of is the improvement in the press conferences from our captain and coach. Even with the loss showing pride in the game, feeling the sting of the loss, congratulating the opposition… but body language showing strength, pride, composure. Love seeing that.

[@Clim326]

Actually I thought nz captain has showed poor sportsmanship at full time whistle the French players went up to him to shake his hand and he looked back at them no smile and hesitation. That's not a good captain , a good captain holds his composure win or lose .

[@alanmckenna1137]

Fake humble as sexton pointed out

[@KernowekTim]

Great comment. Oh, that some of the supporters comments on other NZ and SA TV media channels echoed their coach and captain. It is the difference between real men and 'mice-men.' All Blacks Coaches and Captains are the epitome of what is required to be a real man, imo.

[@joshua.productions]

@@KernowekTim agree 100%. Class act

[@joshua.productions]

@@alanmckenna1137 na

[@tb-nz]

The whole northern tour the ABs have been trying to force it with miracle balls everytime they break the line. Better to hold on, play it safe, keep the possession and territory gain. Tamaiti drop, Vaii drop, Ioine drop, Beuden miracle grubba, Will Jordan's pass, Sevu missed tackle. These were all pressure relievers for France which they capitalised on really well. And regarding the ref... You can't put the win in their hands. So not worth talking about. From a kiwi 🇳🇿

[@Jay685toa]

Totally agree stop trying to get off the miracle pass, more ball retention more scoring opportunities

[@fear_the_lord1595]

You can’t learn the offload game if you don’t try . They have to continue to persevere, becaue when they get it right . Who will stop us ?

[@NewMavericks]

Great physical effort! More mental clarity or neurological coherence is required in pressure moments to make the right decisions especially whether to offload pass or not. Razor talks about earning the right to make a clean offload but they didn’t integrate this at least in this game. It would have likely stopped that one French try. It’s obviously tough to know in a split second but a skill well worth mastering. It’s a learning to be champions again year for the ABs to close out winning moments, overall good progress.!🙌🏽👏

[@JohnDavis-dw8dc]

Bravo Scott, well answered to the poor questions of these so called journalist...

[@tewaewae]

any muppet can be a rugby journo

[@prof_kaos9341]

TV is worse, "how does the win make you feel..." Player "wish i'd gone fishing instead" shame Andrew Merhtens retired he was great with dumb questions

[@bexeslerdesign5719]

razor looks like he hasn't been surfing for a while

[@FrozenSurf]

That one hurt Razor you can feel it. Bravo lads, you look tired out there. You’ve done us proud

[@foxyfoxyyumyum8511]

We always lose when we wear those English jerseys

[@glenndouglas.T]

RAZOR wanted to say "it was the worst officiating ever..." But yes had chances...

[@prof_kaos9341]

The ref was poor in NZ earlier this yr

[@geotruthnz7013]

Sevu Reece is clearly not fast enough for an international wing, he should have covered that bad pass and kick through from France for the try but he got gassed. He got smoked against the Boks earlier in the year as well. He's an awesome guy but not fast enough at this level.

[@theogyssey5702]

absolutely spot on. i couldn’t believe what i was seeing when he was vaguely trundling back “trying” to prevent that try. terrible pace and effort in that moment. Robertson has valued him and has given him lots of opportunities and I know that he has been good in super rugby and has qualities, strong, decent defence usually etc - but that was unforgivably slow and poor. Ioane would have caught the player if in that same position. Will Jordan for sure. Telea probably. Hell, Ardie Savea did an immeasurably better job at chasing, later in the game. I’m not surprised Robertson took Reece off v soon after. Disappointing.

[@HMchardy-h2j]

I agreed 💯 and heis too short and not strong. Not good at tackle. I kee saying take him off please.

[@fionnmckool]

Yeah yeah, blame the ref again 😮

[@MrBoatcare]

A game that was bizarrely ok to lose ! They were awesome they played exactly the type physical attacking rugby the old ABs renowned for !! So impressive. French just got rub of green some good fortune they were never the better team . Good on ABs Good on coaches the futures very bright . Thrilled for them ...

[@robrockstv781]

I feel the same way,enjoyed the game,lots of positives from the game.

[@dee087]

Ab fan here. I thought France looked the better team tonight on D and attack. But ab's still played well enough to have taken the win

[@Kushiba.Sensei]

Dont forger : south teams play 4 months together. Automatism are présent. Instead or North teams Plays just 3 weeks together and start the Season.

[@messenger6859]

Congrats France Much Gratitude ABs Love Youse

[@craigrodger3628]

I think reiko's time is up, hasn't performed all season he's failed to impress game after game, we need a good finisher and that's what he is , A WINGER , move him back or bench/ drop him

[@AbishaiNAli]

I was hoping that they would go for the try instead of the 3 pointer. But good game overall. Congrats to France

[@RowenRuiters]

They need to develop that killer instinct, they must look at the McCaw and Carter ears videos

[@Waikato62]

Why harp on about the ref?, play to the ref and don't give away silly penalties.Poor discipline, a dropped sitter of a pass, what has happened to the three P's . Pace Possession Position. Why grub kick possession away?, and that 45 metre drop goal attempt?. Making snide comments a la Reiko,post match takes the polish off what is supposed to be a gentlemans game, and leaves you open to reverse ridicule. I am not perfect, but when I stuff up, mea culpa.

[@andrewdowd3015]

Why is it that Nz can't get the senior players from overseas clubs when SA can. What's the purpose we can't recall players like Richie Mounga.

[@fear_the_lord1595]

Becsue the nzru are living in the past . If mounga plays , play will never break down he is master team manager . Razor knows what’s best for him , knows his game inside out . But the nzru are outdated

[@icefarrow7959]

Why should we grant them the privileges of representing their country when they'd rather chase whoever's got the biggest pay cheque instead? Test footy is not a right, it's a privilege earnt by representing and contributing to your local Rugby province and franchise. SA only allow their players to go anywhere because they can't afford to pay them all.

[@joshua.productions]

Great game. So good to see the boys playing well. Hard luck not to get the W. But just proud to see the drive and the passion. For the last few years when we lost we seemed lost and confused. This time we stayed in it. Few mistakes here and there but you fix those moving forward! ❤

[@tikiticko]

No shame in loosing to france in france by 1 point this teams on track to be very good cant wait to see where they go

[@Orca322]

Bad decision making by captain.. ABs were behind with ten minutes to go, they shouldve gone for try... Ratima and Ioane had a shocker

[@shaneellison3562]

Agreed ioane definitely and cortez,i think tj should of been on the bench or roigard stay on he was having a absolute blinder

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Ratima and perenara both slow . Hotham should have been on the bench.

[@Badlighter]

Ratima hasn’t impressed me in any of the tests. I’m not a coach or number 9, but his cognitive ability to make fast and correct decisions is not quick enough. And Reiko… sorry, we need to find another 13 option.

[@rockkid8306]

Quite uncharacteristic for the ABs to take the 3 at the end instead of backing themselves on attack.

[@Clim326]

That's the captains call and no common Sense used here at all.

[@EGM534]

It's typical for us this year. Scott needs to improve on his decision making

[@quickissme]

Awesome game proud of our team even though we didn't get the lollies. Congrats to Le Blur. Huge game from Tamaiti / Lakai. Would love to see Reiko back on the wing.

[@matthewashman1406]

Yes to all that. Reiko is not a 13. Or Barrett at 12. Actually wonder about giving Beauden ago at 12 if the want to play double pivot. Probably bad idea but maybe worth a shot

[@edrobin5569]

Totally agree Reiko back on the wing

[@Knowyourintent]

Who is that female reporter asking about the TMO. Coaches and players are forbidden to comment on such things. Why even bother asking !!! We all know the answer to that question.

[@johnbenefield922]

Hats off to France to deservedly take the win but wen is WR going to get the officiating right for these big matches as in this autumn series theres generally been inconsistency in interpretations and to much influence by tmos which has influenced results.

[@superdetartrant]

Refereing is a perpetual questioning.

[@MrTumblingmoth]

Reiko is not a full fledged All Black. Too many mistakes in not looking after the ball. Cost us two tries. We need Proctor in there to protect the ball and his receivers.

[@KernowekTim]

He is not real centre material, imo. I think he would be better employed at wing, either a starter or off the pine. Clarke, if he was 'brought to it' would make a great 12, in time.

[@EGM534]

Proctor was getting smoked by Japan lmao. Imagine him trying defend a better team like France

[@Daywalker685]

Ardie for Captain.

[@mikejames1804]

nah

[@Balance-v8x]

Please not

[@CedricJewell]

Ardie was captain in the past, not very good. Did not play well. Make Patrick of the Blues captain.

[@stealthpakfa]

We lost that once Roigard was subbed.

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Hotham should have been on the bench . Ratima definitely not for test international ! In 2025 drop ratima . Roigard with Hotham Fakatava

[@JimmieCooper-le6vj]

Agree !!

[@HansyMorete]

That was a game we really should have won but didn't apply the finishing kill when we needed too. Unsure what Razor's thinking was subbing Roigard off but the momentum of our game totally changed with ratima. That said looking big picture I really like where we are heading with our squad especially impressed with the young guys getting good quality mins in high pressure moments: Tamaiti, Tosi, Aumua, Vaai, Lakai, Sititi, Finau, Roigard, Ratima. Throw in the mix fringe ABs like: Darry, Love, Proctor, Perofeta and we are in a really good space

[@iosefabrown6283]

Kick for the corner for the 7points , sheesh!, cap cant count

[@lateralus6512]

Great another arm chair critic that’s probably never played international rugby.

[@brendangoosen]

Look at this team 2 months ago and look at them now. Crazy! Well done even in the loss. That was great rugby.

[@685_Era]

after lakai made that forward charge only for beaudy to kick it away and forced us back made it worse. but live and learn and move forward still a great game. still proud of the boys. ratima would be feeling it but he will get better for it.

[@jazminmendosa7233]

Beauden Barrett is a totally useless!! The ABs lost because of Beauden Barrett fault! He is very overrated and he showed that he is not good at anything. He is 🤮🤮🤮

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Ratima has not international level. Hotham is the great thing

[@icefarrow7959]

@@DrissZyani-bu5mo Hotham's better? The dude that constantly tries little fancy plays that don't work out and lose his team possession? Did you even watch the AB XV games?

[@Socks-q9b]

Proud of the team working against the French and very poor and confused referee!

[@FuRI69]

confused is right, 30 sec rule for scrums not enforced.. line out numbers not enforced.... clear scrum penalties not being called. that "neck roll" how can something be called a neck roll when it wasnt on the neck and no one rolled .

[@teddydavid1026]

Ref was brilliant, you lit up the Autumn Intys and ran into an extremely tough fixture - you left a few points out there in first half while playing magnificently; hard luck

[@royroyston8480]

Usual pathetic childish moaning from the NZ fans. Can't accept defeat graciously. Man up!

[@dorian5240]

Je suis d’accord avec toi, l’arbitre n’a pas été au top il a fait quelques erreurs mais des deux côtés pour vous les all Black comme pour nous les Français mais au final je trouve que c’est la meilleure équipe qui l’emporte dans ce match-là et malgré tout ça fait trois victoires pour nous d’affilée contre Les All Black 👊💯, fier d’être français🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 bien évidemment, nous sommes tombés face à une équipe des All Black, extrêmement puissant, vaillante, courageuse et très forte. La meilleure qu’on ait eu affronter sur ces trois derniers matchs des all blacks grand respect à vous et incroyable haka ça m’a donné des frissons merci à vous !!🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@yE6sniping]

@@royroyston8480 bit hurt bro?

[@samlaunder9271]

Shoutout Peter Lakai

[@unleashedmystery]

humble pie for all blacks

[@gtese6665]

All Blacks can be absolutely proud of their effort. They will be in serious contention at the next world cup!

[@artistglyn]

Very honest from the boys here. A game of fine margins. Nothing to complain about.

[@Rangis_Patch]

eng and ire scalps this tour are more than enough for me, well done razor and the boys 💪

[@fabiangroom3228]

The TMO was a disgrace. He was obviously watching the ABs for any wrong moves and on top of that blew it with that stupid decision to penalize Ofa for a neck roll that never was. These guys have too much power and they're abusing it. This happens in every All Black game. There should be an inquiry and action taken 😡

[@waynewilliams3380]

Good game,but the All Blacks have to grow bigger balls..The entire team lacks encisiveness .Waiting for someone to create an opening but then being too slow by a step to support functionally.

[@yeahdefinitely6607]

Loved the playing style, tight interchanges, quick ball/passes, nearly paid off, just needed a bit more patience or accuracy - we’ll get there, proud of the effort. Good win to France.

[@SteveEdwards-kh5hg]

That same xcuses for last 12 tests.boring.😂

[@vincben4476]

Merci amis ALL BLACKS pour ce match,du rugby comme on l'aime

[@salomonligthelm14]

Great game! AB’s under Razor will be lethal!

[@Andy_M986]

Not opting to kick for the corner when they had the penalties in the French half,cost them the game,poor leadership vision

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

Scooter is not a captain.

[@mark130471]

Stick to soccor Andy. We've seen that work for us many times over...

[@DrugsBunny973]

Oui!....grave erreur de jeu. This cost you the game...I think so too

[@Crimsonfate]

Rieko would've dropped it

[@Andy_M986]

@mark130471 That doesn't excuse the poor leadership decisions.

[@ManaMaori]

Last penalty should've kicked line out, so close to the try line better risk than penalty kick being under the score line

[@andrewharris1837]

Blooded some fantastic new players this Tour.Williams,Roiguard,Satiti amazing young players❤

[@Layyg-q1g]

Please drop sevu Reece 🙏🏽has no contribution or speed and didn’t deliver any energy what so ever

[@Geraldo_Sem_Pavor]

Wouldn't have changed Roigard and would've keep DMac at stand-off but the AB played really well and you can see that Razor's work is starting to show. Keep the good work! Love from Portugal

[@gregwaghorn8496]

Defence wins games. All of our impact players, were silenced by the French

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Bad impact players overall . Proctor love hotham should have been on the bench

[@EGM534]

​@@DrissZyani-bu5mo Proctor is like a turnstile in defence lol. Couldn't even contain Japan

[@anthonyswann9167]

Can't wait for the new Rugby boss to get rid of all the courpt officials in rugby they are killing the game

[@fabiangroom3228]

How's that?

[@Layyg-q1g]

Energy dropped after half time ,different team and definitely could of went for the win with a line out rather than the 3 points with 5 mins left ,,does that mean they don’t back their abilities???

[@Layyg-q1g]

Put Rieko back on the wing ,throw Caleb at 12 and Jordie at 13..Caleb is a devastating ball runner,beast of a player !!

[@kpm25]

Surely that was Ioanes last Test match?? He can't catch the ball.

[@oswaldbarnes5861]

Please listen to some advice! Penalties will not always win you games! You go for max points when there is time, unless you are no longer confident enough. You have not learned from you unwise decisions😢

[@nzfreeski]

ABs are just fine - such great depth being built

[@julienporisse9902]

There’s some tension in this analysis. New Zealand was pretty amazing in the first half. Ramos kept France in touch with his kicking at 100%. When play breaks down and goes into uncontrolled mode… France will edge it by the FLAIR of their backs. New Zealand are missing a powerful center like MaNonu or Sonny Bill Williams, this would change everything. The refereeing was neutral.

[@trickie502]

nice to read the comments are mainly positive from NZ fans, not some of the rubbish that's been mercilessly aimed at the new coaching staff. Good game and yes we lost. We grow from loss and we can hold our heads up high. I'm certainly looking forward to the next 3 years as we progress.

[@Gavsta60]

Scott Barrett has to be the least inspiring captain to ever play for the AB's.....

[@Martin-pb7ts]

I have to agree. He just seems too switched off.

[@Gavsta60]

@@Martin-pb7ts - I don't get what Razor sees in him? I mean the AB's have gone from probably the greatest captain in world rugby, Richie McCaw, to to this guy?

[@KernowekTim]

As a Captain on the field of play he is inspirational. Unless you are actually playing with a person, it is impossible to guage them properly. If was wasn't Captain material, neither the Saders or the ABs coaches or the respective players of either franchise would endorse him.

[@Boloskefe]

Definitely a good captain

[@Gavsta60]

@@KernowekTim You could feel the Authority Richie McCaw, John Smit, Buck Shelford, Francois Pienaar, Martin Johnson, Thierry Dusautoir etc from the other side of the TV let alone on the field. Sorry, this guy doesn't have that...gosh even his voice is weak and annoying with zero authority. PS - if it's impossible to gauge a persons leadership qualities unless you're actually playing with them as you claim....then how on earth do you know he has leadership qualities? The knife cuts both ways mate....

[@rubendutoit586]

Don't wanr to see Ratima again.. Thanks

[@RowenRuiters]

This game would have perfect for TJ in the last 20 minutes

[@rebeccalockyer]

That journalist with Scott Barrett going on and on about the game in 2013… bro, French won by 1 point. They didn’t dominate. No they aren’t worried.

[@KRM85]

They're heading in the right direction. 2 years they'll be unstoppable. They've been in the same system or similar for 20 years or so...the new era is taking shape slowly.

[@stevesae4342]

Change the captain 😅

[@igsaan8573]

I don't think Ratima is ready for this level. We saw him rattled last weekend as well

[@prof_kaos9341]

The sting appeared to go out of the ABs attack when Roigard was subbed. But 9pts to France from odd penalties mid 2nd half for a 1pt loss...

[@paulhenry2011]

well done AbS... you were the better team..

[@ChristianBattlefront]

Doing an aggressive Haka towards the French and other teams seems OK , but when done in parliament parlament is suspended because its unacceptable. Very selective interpretation if you ask me. In a football match they should restrict the Haka as a cultural display aimed at the audience not the other team.

[@onebadfauji]

Wrong decision by captain to take points and not kick to corner. Similarly wrong decision by coach to replace Roigard with Ratima. Game lost right there.

[@Knowyourintent]

Ae you starting to develop a complex against France? (as in you can't beat them) What a stupid question FFS !!! It's not like they thrashed us. We almost dominated every single match statistic except the scoreboard.

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

Incredible that france won the last three games vs all blacks. The last time was in the 80's. France doesnt pass 1/4 world cup ..last time in 2011. All blacks will be in finale again in 2027 and they can win it.

[@ytevysbhtb]

Because referees are an absolute farce in WC since they do everything as possible to favour the French's opponents ! With a non corrupted referee, France would have been world champ already

[@igsaan8573]

How the ref never gave the ABs all those scrum penalties is beyond me

[@rodwellchigome7567]

Mils was right when he said 9 wins in the year. Does that mean Italy will roll them next week?

[@Corrie-fs5wp]

Way too much noise after their little bubble the last few weeks. Never ever underestimate the French .

[@teddydavid1026]

They're tough away yeah for sure

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

All blacks dominated . Too noise ?? Win really for France. All blacks play again this match , they win it

[@JimmieCooper-le6vj]

Say what !!! Great game,by both teams. Any team could have won.

[@7884golfguru]

Another poor performance by Cortez,not sure he is ready just yet

[@marlenelamb7820]

Hey only a 1 point loss, good game , Theres always another game guys you will crack next time All Blacks are doing well 🏈🏈🏈

[@shivakant1804]

All blacks did amazing work 👏. Good games.

[@NathanAAASmith]

They seem a mix of angry, frustrated, disappointed and/or hurt.

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Scooter doesn’t convince me like captain and leader . This guy was captain with Razor saders and he can’t be it with all blacks

[@88-V-..-A-..-N-88]

For perspective this is a French side that’s only played 1 game so far against a pretty abysmal Japan team(no offence). This French side is also missing a host of players that bet us last year at the WC23. So for the AB’s to not win convincingly is a real worry and puts a sour note on what Razor had been working to these last few weeks. A loss to the Argies, 2 losses to the Boks, A loss to the French.

[@markterangi1939]

With that kind of officiating the game will lose viewers

[@Knowyourintent]

Anybody know where Nisbo was for this match?

[@Francis-ot7pm]

Lessons were learned. Vital experience for the young Razor Blacks. Already a successful tour. On to the next lesson. The road to 2027 .

[@DivinaeMisericordiae77]

Good performance but we let France off the hook! We took Roigard off way too early when he was playing so well and we didn't go for the try instead of a kick with 5 minutes to go!??

[@Londonman564]

We went for penalties the French went for tries that was the difference. Ffs make ardie captain 🙄

[@TW-mc9wk]

I thought the AB’s were great. Not sure why Roiguard was taken off. Razor should be really pleased. He sounded gutted😢

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

Vive la France 🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@demokkore895]

Poor decisions by captain. Not vocal enough

[@Buster62]

Great game and good effort by the ABs. Not going with a 6/2 split was a mistake given the size of the French pack...and Finau's early injury didn't help. We effectively ended up with 4 forwards coming off the bench. The bench came on late...some (Aumua) played well while Tuipolotu and Tiso were solid...Tu'angafasi's crock roll was a poor call as he was simply bowled over together with the French played by a cleanout...not a penalty. Savea was fantastic at onside flanker for the first 40 then somewhat nullified in the second half. Peter Lakai is an AB through and through...the AB's best carrier...much better than Finau has been when given his chances to fill the 6 jersey. Williams was enormous and Sititi played a good game without being spectacular...they went to him a little too much in the lineouts. Scooter played a solid game while Vai'i was hot and cold...and played too loose at the wrong times, coughing up the ball for the French try that swung the game's momentum...he will learn. Promote and play Fabian Holland at 4 alongside Scooter and move Va'i to the bench as a loosie replacement. In the back line Roigard was outstanding and a real point of difference. He outplayed Dupont while he was on and will be an 80-minute beast once he gets back to full match fitness. His passes were like spiraling bullets and he was quick off the base of the breakdown...marshalling his pack and keeping them going forward. Ratima was not in the same class when he came on and looked jittery and uncertain at times. He was not quick off the base and the penalty he got for delaying a clearance from inside the AB 22 was deserved. With the French a man down with 12.5 minutes to go he needed to be organizing his forwards and getting them on the front foot...he was unable to do this. This was a poor performance by him...he looked a little overwhelmed. Beauden Barrett was solid at flyhalf and ran the cutter well, though his tactical kicking was a little wayward and he was knackered with 20 to go. The AB's really need to find another game manager to share the role...maybe Harry Plummer, Josh Jacomb or Rueben Love. I'd school Jacomb and let Love understudy the trade as back-up. They could be the future. AB's have a real issue at center. Jordie played solidly until he picked up a knock, though they ought to promote Riley Higgins and give him a go alongside his Hurricanes partner Proctor next week against Italy. The real problem in the centers all year has been Reiko Ioane. He was again woeful on the attacking side of the ball. Spilled the pill at critical moments and was unable to find or create space for himself or his outsides. His experiment at center is now 3 years in and he has not made the transition...clearly does not have an eye for space or the distribution skills needed in by an international center. ALB looked fat and slow...enough said. I am not sure Scott Hansen is the right man to unlock New Zealand's backline talent...he's no Tony Brown. My team for Italy would be: 1. Williams, 2. Aumua, 3. Lomax, 4. Holland, 5. Scooter, 6. Lakai, 7. Savea, 8. Sititi, 9. Roigard, 10. Barrett, 11. Clarke, 12. Higgins, 13. Proctor, 14. Jordan, 15. Love -- Bench: DeGroot, Taylor, Tosi, Vai'i, Kirifi, Hotham, Jacomb, Dmac.

[@clintfatulauoletolo8621]

Why would barret go for 3 points? He should of went for the line out and try to draw the game smh wrong decision making by the captain

[@daAnswer3]

I dnt undertand why the Abs are takin penaltys wen ur down! Back yourselves and go for the tries to win! Thought yous are smarter than that

[@Clim326]

Poor captain's choice . He has no idea 🤷‍♂️but can't blame him that he's captain , it was the coaches choice to choose him as captain 🤷‍♂️