France v All Blacks Reaction | Autumn Nations Series Rugby | 2024

[@mickinoz2005]

What a great game of rugby as a neutral . Applause to both teams

[@juliendunand6409]

That's a 3rd straight win for us against the AB's, which I think is a first. Very proud of the boys, especially against a fully stacked NZ team while we were missing 2 of our best players in Penaud and Ntamack. We just managed to hold on in the first half, when we could have conceded 30. But we had a great second half. As always it's a great honor to play the AB's. They ARE rugby.

[@olivierarnaud-freaud6369]

The three wins in a row happened in 94-95

[@taraishot100]

It’s the second time in history that France have beaten the All Blacks 3 in a row

[@JOATMOFA]

Even Jolibert is a great player.

[@anthonyswann9167]

Poor officials killing rugby, and like this sport is getting courpt

[@natecoet3291]

​@@anthonyswann9167 Nah stop crying. Officiating went both ways. It happens it didn't kill the game, if you think so you can watch volleyball no one will blame,e you.

[@christiancatley4120]

Off course I’m gutted we loss But congrats to France on the win From All blacks fan in Australia

[@jpb7887]

What a game ! One of the best of the Autumn International Series. Great rugby from both teams

[@nanno26]

France showing how intensity can get you over the line .its what ireland lack last week imo .Well done to france it was a cracking game

[@Virtual_Imageexe]

completely agree as an Irishman

[@Alaster-]

The French line speed was ridiculously good.

[@jmanngod]

France showing how poor officiating can give you advantage over a better and more dominant team.

[@jean-mariegraux-eg6th]

It was indeed: brought there my 16 year old daughter for her first live game of rugby at the stade france: she was ecstatic!!

[@pn4960]

🎉🎉🎉

[@corcaigh]

Best game so far in the last couple of weeks. Both teams gave it 100% and the level of physicality and intensity in this game was a step up from anything we've seen so far.

[@waynepiper6183]

Australia England just as good

[@blakesmith9844]

Aussie England was better. As an Ab supporter, this was a total let down.

[@laurentvaslin1246]

Wonderful game with respectful players, respectful public (especially while haka was being performed) and quite good ref !

[@DonKiernan-mv7rd]

It does show all of top 7 sides can beat each other on the day - small margins

[@AbeHopwood]

Last year, it was top 4 teams can all beat eachother, then it became top 5, now anyone in the top 7 have a pretty good shot at beating eachother. With australia improving, and Wales looking to get back to what they used to be in the future, we're getting closer and closer to the sport being very competitive. 2027 world cup is gonna be spicy

[@rugbymandan]

Amazing respect between players and fans all night - the All Blacks are always The Ones for us, we are in awe of you. It could have gone either way, allez les bleus

[@MrGil212]

that was a crazy game NZ just been very very strong I feel for my Kiwi friends and I was afraid you'd get us proper as the first half was all on you!!! but we manage to make it through and you guys were a so good I was peeing in my pant but then I SAW MY FRENCH TEAM AGAIN!!! you guys wrere awesome , it's a flippin coin winning but best regards to the AB'S

[@deeperanddown]

Over the years NZ vs France, regardless of whether they are the best teams, provide the most compelling clashes. Great game.

[@tomasgreen77]

Congrats to France a well deserved win, proud of our boys regardless of the loss.

[@christopheb.6121]

And so much respect for the AB we love in France 🇫🇷

[@christopheb.6121]

Always a huge pleasure to play against AB, we love you, we respect you. 😉🇫🇷

[@rileyfreeman9726]

Roigard was incredible wow. Everyone was talking about him matching up with Dupont. I've never seen any 9 have DuPont's number, really sucks that the all blacks subbed him early.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man Roigard is a proper talent - was great to see him up against Dupont and still look the part

[@iea9677]

Aaron Smith had his number in the rwc opener. Dupont is overrated.

[@rileyfreeman9726]

​@@iea9677Perhaps but Roigard made him look ordinary. Smothered Dupont when he tried to snipe, smashed him in tackles and made incredible passes and snipes, whilst scoring an awesome try.

[@themisterdoggy]

😂​@@iea9677

[@khumphrey86]

@@TwoCentsRugby How good is Bielle-Biarry?

[@hcamp74]

The French were gunning for us. You could see it as soon as the second half kicked off. We really couldn't match them for intensity which is a shame because I thought we did have enough to get us over the line. Anyway I'm excited to see where Sco-Rob can take us Go the All Blacks and Allez les Blues! 🤝🏻

[@natecoet3291]

The intensity was insane like it never stopped. Impressive tempo. Both sides from a boke fan.

[@matthewashman1406]

All home games for them. So takes shine off a little bit.

[@Maxiboy246]

@@matthewashman1406i dont think it does tbh

[@jfdavid29]

Intensity in first half was for ABs.physicality and skills also.

[@BEEAye-qd7yj]

The French did get over the line..... inf act so many times I thought they were playing 'for' the AB's.... Ref was ??? But... a great game ...lessons learnt one would hope.... still think AB's biggest issue is the Coach ...he's like...ummm the Ten Hang of NZ rugby....

[@chabirandjeanmarc7032]

what a match between 2 marvellous team

[@CamusAl]

Great game from two wonderful teams! It could have gone either way! A lot of respects from ABs and France.

[@olivierarnaud-freaud6369]

These FR NZ games are fantastic. Speed, no cards, tries, and suspense ! People were saying that Frances youngsters wouldn’t make it against this well stabilized ab team. But they did ! I agree that it is concerning for the abs that one of their tries was a ball steal. But then you might say the LBB try is almost the same gravy.

[@Zac-pu6fi]

Roigards try came off the back from big scrum pressure from ABs the French try was because we made a mistake

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Did anyone else feel that this was almost deja vu from the match against the Boks in Johannesburg? France trailed for most of the match, but they never looked panicked and they just calmly went about their business. New Zealand will feel that they should have gotten better return for the amount of possession they had, but the French defense was something else. What troubles me the most about this loss for NZ is that last penalty - 5 minutes to go, they currently have the best lineout in the world and yet they kick for posts. I can't think of any All Blacks team ever that would have made that decision. They could have rolled the dice earlier, but not having a go at that time seems criminal to me. Massive credit to the French though, they were very good at the breakdown, their defense was good, but what impressed me the most, was their composure. Hard luck, Mark. But you'll get your chance to avenge this loss next year.

[@thomaseskenazi2013]

I think the turning point was just after the break, when Fr got a very kickable penalty and we chose to kick in touch to get a lineout - while we were decimated in lineout in the first half - And we socred a try. It showed a shifft in mindset and I believe there was less confidence in the AB plays. And it was a team decision, not a coach one. But that was a savagely intense game, it coudl have turn either way at the end, well played to AB, always a privilege to play against you =)

[@vernonmoodaley7858]

Totally agree

[@PatstarDeluxe]

I feel like an idiot because I gave the English crap for going for 3 instead of the corner and then maul against the Wallabies when they got their second card. I said that the All Blacks don't have that mindset. How wrong I was! I couldn't believe we chose to go for the 3 there, very disappointing.

[@Love1Monster]

Bang on comment. Going up in 3s so not getting the points our dominance deserved during those stretches.

[@GeoffGummer]

Great game.. Tamati Williams is going to be one of the greats. Roigard clearly the best halfback by a long way.

[@Tynovalik]

Well played to the All Blacks, always a good contest playing against you

[@randyviper388]

Mind you the injuries the french have, mauvaka at flanker and dupont at 10, ntmack to come back they're a scary side

[@kropotkine9640]

You forgot that we miss more than that Baille, Atonio, Cros (aka the tackling machine) and Penaud (aka the scoring machine)

[@kurtz7221]

Penaud to come back, Cros, Baille, Atonio, etc

[@PatstarDeluxe]

Loved the flood lights-only for the haka, was very epic!

[@beaztsnipr]

Cracking game - from a SA supporter

[@CRAiCED.]

What a BANGER. Blistering pace, no cards, minimal injuries and everyone just going for it made this the best game to watch so far

[@bru1359]

That’s when you watch games like this one that you realise rugby is the best sport in the world ! Bravo to both teams

[@PatstarDeluxe]

I wish more and more people watched it.

[@rayclark3043]

Congrats France..AB supporter here..very proud of how we played.

[@XBotticelli]

Match of the year, the intensity was incredible

[@kropotkine9640]

For me the match of the year was the Champions Cup final between Stade Toulousain (8 French internationals) and Leinster (10 Ireland internationals). it was 100 minutes of pure intensity

[@Treefellow1]

Jeff Wilson as commentator on my live stream, a total pain in the butt! Spent the whole game moaning about the ref!

[@Alaster-]

Jeff was annoying (he normally is). That said, as a neutral, I thought the ref had a shocker, and vastly different calls to the half dozen other games I've watched this series. He was particularly inconsistent and missing a bunch of stuff that other refs are picking up. Even before Ratima got pinged, he was calling use it very inconsistently. Sometimes he'd allow a full caterpillar, next minute he's calling 5 before the ball has barely even been presented. He was frustrating me because as a player, you adapt and play to the ref - but when the ref is inconsistent it makes it impossible to know what you're allowed to get away with. It may not have changed the result of this game - but it would have been difficult to play under.

[@rayclark3043]

Yeah I kept muting him and Muliaina commentary..just you been a decent AB does not mean you any good as a commentator..I mean people study to make the grade.

[@Thudsrayz]

Gutted but also quite happy with NZ improved forward pack. French defence and pressure was fantastic and caused nz mistakes, and the one that led to bialle biarres try which ultimately was the difference. French far more potent in attack. Backline and potency a massive work on for NZ. Hoping for some improvement in tactics from NZ next season. France deserved winners and hopefully this is the start of them gearing up for a good six nations Match of the autumn series so far (imo)

[@peyro51]

Really enjoyed that game. Savea and Clarke are a delight to watch play. Good game AB, better luck next time.

[@AKT0B0S]

What a game!

[@Robetea1]

Best team for those 80 minutes won, France. I am an AB fan too. AB should have gone for a try not a bluddy kick. They didn't back themselves to win and went for a penalty when France has Ramos (this guy doesn't miss). French came out of the second half gunning for the win from the kick off and that intensity won them the day, because they were bold from the start. There is no safe/easy win against top tier nations.

[@kropotkine9640]

Fun fact about Ramos: during the 2023 Six Nations he scored 84 points or the exact same amount of the entire Welsh side

[@muzwell]

couldn't believe that decision to kick the 3. What AB team from a previous generation would have done that?

[@Zveebo]

That was an absolutely cracking game of rugby. Incredible staging by France - they show why nighttime rugby is worth doing when you can put on a spectacle like that. Difficult not to say France deserved to eke out the win, having come back from two tries down. I’m perplexed by the AB’s kicking strategy. Surely that last penalty at least should have been a try attempt???

[@simonmorgan225]

Yea crazy choice to take the kick at goal, I was genuinely shocked.

[@jchendrix]

Unlucky man, New Zealand played well, very close game, it could have gone either way, I wanted New Zealand to take it but very close.

[@OlivierLebo-n3h]

I'm glad top that teams like France and New Zealand are neck to neck within a 1 point victory, a little reminder of the World Cup.

[@guillaumeshearmur656]

Being a France fan, I'm obviously happy with the win. However, this match could have gone either way as the teams are basically on the same par. Mistakes were made on both sides, but considering the amount of ball the All Blacks had, maybe they should have done better. Never a game to be missed.

[@markanthonymcnally5272]

Isn't it fantastic that there is nothing between the top sides across the board- makes for great games

[@CharlieElise-y8t]

Still very proud how the Abs played, could have gone either way,shame didn’t go for the corner when 5min left,despite the loss the future looks good for the ABs.

[@kiaoragin]

So close! Should have kicked for the corner with that last penalty what with them being 4 behind. Great game!

[@Will.Flavell]

As an All Blacks fan I say France is the best team in the Northern Hemisphere and Six Nations they know how to give us Kiwis a good challenge

[@proudlion1010]

As per Gazza: "The Humdinger in Paris." (from a neutral Bok). Commiserations to our NZ brothers and sisters. Congrats to the French family!

[@pn4960]

This is a kind of game that makes you say “I love rugby !”

[@jasonlappies8181]

NZ had the toughest tour with the top 3 teams of the north.. you guys have so much to be proud about.. other than South Africa I always want the NZ team to win.. max respect for NZ brothers and sisters.. from a Saffa 🇳🇿🤝🇿🇦

[@kropotkine9640]

Ireland were very sloppy, they weren't tough at all

[@thinking4902]

3 massive tests in 2 weeks was very tough!

[@MartinKorjo]

First half ABs were simply stronger, put more intensity to all aspects of the game. Surprisingly second half things went reverse, despite ABs still being dangerous, French gained in consistency and confidence. Anyway, one little point, amazing and stressful game 😅

[@reflectingtrees]

Our All Blacks looked so tired at the end. The Spring tour is no joke. No time for rest, Italy is a must-win. All Blacks forever!

[@Jase1000-p2f]

Pretty happy with that we are impoving every game with loads of improvement to be had all the newbies getting valuable experience

[@rossd6809]

Loved your son's "What's a penalty" while Gazza was about to blow an artery. Lol.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Lol yeah it's an interesting dynamic

[@natecoet3291]

Cracking game until the wire. Loved it.

[@fair2Hev121]

Hooon the Frogs 🐸! Great game!

[@user-RONcq6zv8r]

The All Blacks gave that win away by taking the 3 points We Could've scored

[@spervuurproduksies]

I agree. When they took those 3 points, the writing was on the wall - instead of having France against the wall.

[@user-RONcq6zv8r]

@spervuurproduksies Very True

[@Zveebo]

Well, it was by no means guaranteed they’d get the try - the French defence was incredible in the second half. But it definitely was a bizarre choice not to try.

[@user-RONcq6zv8r]

@Zveebo basically my point bit I still believed you know

[@theophilelaurent5033]

A LOT of respect for the ABs from me. You will probably remain the best team in history even after I die. Scotland and New Zealand hold a special place in my heart. Always routing for you, always an honor to beat you. (I'm drunk, cheers)

[@somersetfan1]

I think France were missing 5 first choice players too. But both of these teams are class. Definitely both improved past Ireland now.

[@ethancoster1324]

No Ntamack, Jalibert, Penaud, Baille, Cros, Antonio, Danty! An A French squad would've won by ten.

[@kropotkine9640]

Yep, Baille, Atonio, Cros, Ntamack and Penaud

[@markosullivan6109]

ABs without Telea, Cane, Papaili, Jacobson and Blackadder

[@ss2gora0]

I can see the hurt mate. Don't worry, I'm hurting too. France get over us for the third time. Well done to them

[@RalphdArc]

What a fantastic game of rugby . Glad we managed to stop the ABs doing a slam over the northern hemisphere teams . France looking good and the ABs always improving and becoming a formidable force again (when were they not ?) especially the pack . Allez les petits , on continue dans la lancée et on gagne le 6 nations !

[@davewright190]

Ireland beat Argentina

[@JACKSLATER-d3r]

😂That is how you do it ireland 🇮🇪 congratulations France 🇫🇷

[@toconair]

France beat you with half there team available 😂😂

[@JACKSLATER-d3r]

@toconair ireland have a 2 losing streak against All Blacks have a 3 losing streak against France 😅

[@khankake9576]

Only the second time a match between these two proud rugby nations was decided by a point. The first was the 2011 World Cup Final. At least in the professional era.

[@arno222444]

Please don’t talk about the 2011 final.

[@kemosabe4195]

The French always play their best rugby against the AB's. AB's should of gone for the 5 points instead of 3 in the 72 minute. French defence was immense. Congrats France, deserved winners 👏

[@ethancoster1324]

That French side was missing several starters and still snatched it.

[@ricardomoolman1176]

Every international is missing players bro

[@thereader6667]

French were missing the majority of their starters, not just a couple. Their 1,3,4,5,8,10,11,14. That’s a lot 😂

[@FromAgen]

@@thereader6667 The best 4, 5, 8 and 11 were on the field.

[@AbeHopwood]

​@@FromAgenI agree. And even if they aren't the best, that just shows the depth of the French side

[@beazjohnson9865]

@@thereader6667 Both teams are relatively inexperienced if you compare the lineups with the ones that played the opening match of the world cup.

[@k0bra3eak40]

I think ABs made a poor decision not going for the corner or tapping it for that last penalty in the French 22, France had been infringing a lot and ABs were rolling the dice on getting another opportunity in the French 22 with 6 minutes left when they could've rather rolled the dice on getting ahead

[@murrayclarke2171]

Cracking game. We should have gone to the corner for 5, not 3 at 74 minutes. 😢

[@Glenis-qc1hz]

great game as i said before this team headed north they going to be a fantastic come the world cup. well done from a allblack in australia

[@kth23g20]

What an intense (insane ?) game ! I was a bit worried for France after that first half. I also understand the comments I read about Ratima those past weeks. Big difference after Roigard in this game.

[@corny165]

High quality game. I didn't see France dogging it our but fair play to them they did. It'll be huge for them going forward as you suspect that they needed a win like that. They suffered the greatest world cup hangover in history! The Kiwis were excellent and are well on their way to building a superb team.

[@thehum1000]

Second string side got the win, great game.

[@Teezy_Ty]

I feel like the AB’s needed to go for the corner instead of posts when given the penalties towards the end of the game. As a neutral that was a great game to watch however.

[@Lesssvav]

Can’t believe I’m saying this as a Kiwi but… The Boks would’ve went for lineout and won 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@J0sh351]

yep difference between good and greats team at the moment, knowing when to apply the right pressure. Scotty B unfortunately fluffed those calls in this one

[@simonmorgan225]

The choice to kick at goal instead of the corner was ridiculous, 4 points behind with 8 minutes left. Crazy decision.

[@kemosabe4195]

Yeh, fkn AB's brain fart.

[@kemosabe4195]

Yeh, fkn AB's brain fart

[@christinecaspersen1229]

Here I am 😢 with my woodys,🥃 congrats to les Bleus.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

😢

[@khumphrey86]

You nailed it. As a neutral, it was a cracking game. My Boks v Eng, was a bit of a slog, though it was pretty much what you should have suspected. Fun game FR/NZ!

[@tarutso]

Well done France! Ongoing concerns for the ABs continue… Ratima didn’t step up and forgot he was playing test level rugby, another flashy offload attempts which was unearned and completely punished, weak adaptation to north hemisphere ref once again cost ABs at least 6 points

[@Dummypass]

That was fair. I’ll take that on the chin. On ya France

[@russellcroghan8956]

Vive la France 🇫🇷 ❤ 😅😅🎉

[@barneyboy2008]

The french made lots of ground around the fringes. Looking forward to holand to add some bedf to the close exchanges. We need more grunt in the midfield to make yards. Lack of patience for the all blacks.

[@benmorken]

Brilliant game.

[@benkurio]

Elated our boys won precisely because the all blacks were better on so many fronts. Takes a lot to win this kind of game against this kind of team

[@Love1Monster]

Noticed a pattern of France conceding central kickable penalties when the ABs were in a roll. Always in the middle of the field. Intentionally giving the kick the ABs cannot resist to be sure it’s only 3 points? Same as the game against Ireland. Only going up in 3s so don’t get the points the dominance deserves.

[@dimetilldeath]

Why did Scott barret chose a shot at goal with 5 mins left

[@danielwatson6000]

Well done France

[@iamnutty8471]

if you want to see kick of the weekend watch spain vs fiji highlights the kicker gets it from 55m out with at least 2 m above the posts!

[@iamnutty8471]

wow bookies spot on by 1! hope the tissues and broken glass cleaned up :)

[@davidwalker2402]

Great test game , it could have gone either way thought NZ should have went to the corner instead of kicking .

[@hansneggs]

Agreed. they don’t have a rolling maul / don’t know how to use forwards to eek out tries

[@gc4610]

The majority of NZ was wondering that too. Playing the rugby two steps ahead instead of in the moment. 🤦‍♂️

[@simonmorgan225]

Crazy decision threw the game away, no guarantee of scoring but why not try.

[@Daywalker685]

Despite not being a fan of the ref letting the TMO decide everything, The ABS had their chances and I think taking off roigard was the downfall. But it's better to take the Losses now then later

[@ohpatriote5622]

French here. The All black are coming back thanks to new players and their new manager And they lost for just 1 point...they are now very strong.

[@PatstarDeluxe]

What happened in the sheds at halftime? We completely dominated the first half, apart from the scoreboard. And then it felt like a completely different team came out for the second half. Frustrating. Well done, France.

[@sebastienfromroma]

French guy here, and big fan of AB, did you see that Dupont finished the last 8 minutes game as 10 while Legarrec enter as 9 ?

[@tanegurnick5071]

I love the change in the all blacks, they need to work on execution and fitness, but this is how they played pre 2016. Its where they experienced most success. I love it😊

[@mirkus21]

Its very subjective… but Luck help France… I m seeing with less the Ab seem to gonna grow a lot… that 9 was crazy… as a neutral France won but I expect so much because of the names… this farmers from NZ still at another level

[@dreamcatchersong]

Yep, that Jordan pass to the outside was a very bad decision and towards the end of the game I thought the ABs kicked when they would have done better by putting it through the phases. But, it was a great game for the neutrals.

[@fl7907]

Great game, petty we didn't get the WIN. We had opportunities to get ahead but kicked penalty.

[@koketsoomarmasombuka3395]

When do you sleep? Your dedication is awe-inspiring

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Haha I managed a few hours mate

[@685_Era]

good game could've went either way. just the little errors. felt for ratima but he will just get better. onto the next boys 🤙

[@Asibonge-yn9fx]

You guys were supposed to win that one

[@marcschulze6290]

Unbelievably great advert for rugby. It pains me, on your behalf, to see you deliver this analysis in the 'wrong' jersey. Kudos to you for the job you do, boss!

[@geoffreysmith49]

Not a rugby genius bot I thought it would come down to the benches after the pace of the 1st half. I think we left the front row on 10 minutes too long and all 3 were out on their feet before they were subbed. Amua's ball carrying could have been the difference had he come on 10 minutes earlier. Credit to the French, they beat a very good AB side. Roigard was class, but I think he should start on the bench because you want him on the track at the end of the test. Lakai was great, but how good is Mauvaka? Amazing footballer

[@beejallison8283]

Ardie good game 👊🏽

[@andrewburge8798]

I don't understand why the ABs elected to kick the last 2 penalties, rather than back themselves and go for a lineout and a try. Kicking the penalties still left us behind.

[@davidcorkill6810]

Five minutes to go, four points behind, and they take three. That is not how winning teams play. Scott Barrett is not a good All Black captain.