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Live blog: All Blacks v France

3rd & 7 37yd

Hello and welcome to live updates of the All Blacks taking on France in Paris.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:24:43 PM
Richie McCaw will lead the most experienced All Blacks side ever on to the Stade de France today with 853 caps shared between their starting XV alone.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:28:05 PM
After sweeping the French 3-0 in their home series in June, Steve Hansen's side will be confident they can keep this year's perfect record in tact, ahead of next weekend's revenge match against England.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:29:23 PM
France haven't scored a win over New Zealand in the French capital since 1973 and the TAB aren't banking on that stat changing. The All Blacks are $1.15 favourites for the win while a cheeky punt on the French would return you 5/1.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:32:52 PM
What are your predictions? I'm blogging this morning from a quiet, lonely Auckland office so would love to hear your views. Who will win? Are you excited? Where you tuning in from? Click 'Comment now' to join the chat.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:36:49 PM
hey Steve, All Blacks will have an easy win

by Phil 11/9/2013 7:38:17 PM
It's a wet old night in Paris, with a slippery wicket and some predicted handling difficulties.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:38:54 PM
stade de france looks amazing. Great setting for a top match. Reckon French will really push AB's

by goABs 11/9/2013 7:39:14 PM
Les frissons!! Les All Blacks s’entraînent juste devant nous #TeamTousNoirs #StadeDeFrance http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYp0WB9IUAAYoEx.jpg

by Superlulu via twitter 11/9/2013 7:39:30 PM
At home without sky sport, so you're it. Always nervous when playing the french

by Stevo 11/9/2013 7:39:53 PM
Teams:
New Zealand: 1.Tony Woodcock, 2.Keven Mealamu, 3.Owen Franks, 4. Brodie Retallick, 5.Sam Whitelock, 6. Liam Messam, 7.Richie McCaw (captain), 8.Kieran Read, 9.Aaron Smith, 10.Dan Carter, 11.Charles Piutau, 12.Ma'a Nonu, 13.Ben Smith, 14.Cory Jane, 15.Israel Dagg.

Reserves: 16.Dane Coles, 17.Wyatt Crockett, 18.Charlie Faumuina, 19.Steve Luatua, 20.Sam Cane, 21.Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22.Aaron Cruden, 23.Ryan Crotty.

France: 1.Yannick Forestier, 2.Benjamin Kayser, 3.Nicolas Mas, 4.Pascal Pape, 5.Yoann Maestri, 6.Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 7.Wenceslas Lauret, 8.Damien Chouly, 9.Morgan Parra, 10.Remi Tales, 11.Maxime Medard, 12.Wesley Fofana, 13.Florian Fritz, 14.Yoann Huget, 15.Brice Dulin.

Reserves: 16.Dimitri Szarzewski, 17.Vincent Debaty, 18.Rabah Slimani, 19.Sebastien Vahaamahina, 20.Antonie Claassen, 21.Jean-Marc Doussain, 22.Camille Lopez, 23.Gael Fickou.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:40:40 PM
If France fail to score a try it will be the 3rd consecutive match The last time they failed to score a try in 3 games in a row was 1990-91

by Ruckin Good Stats via twitter 11/9/2013 7:41:52 PM
RICHIE MCCAW will captain 85th time making him the most capped Test captain in history. overtaking Brian O’Driscoll’s record #FRAvNZL

by Ruckin Good Stats via twitter 11/9/2013 7:42:01 PM
This is the 55th Test between #FRAvNZL New Zealand have 41 wins, 12 losses and one draw which finished 20-20 in 2002.

by Ruckin Good Stats via twitter 11/9/2013 7:42:15 PM
Good stats Ruckin Good, but I have a few of my own too. Try these on for size.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:43:17 PM
Steve's Stat Box

In the June test series against France the All Blacks won 91 percent of their scrums and 85 percent of their lineouts. France won 91 percent of their scrums and 79 percent of their lineouts.

The All Blacks have scored a try against France in every test played at Stade de France, with a total tally of 11 tries from the four test matches played there.

If Dan Carter can score a try against France this weekend he will become the ninth All Black to have scored 30 test tries, and the first inside back to do so.

The All Black pack holds the upper hand when it comes to weight, averaging 113 kg per player to France's 106kg.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:44:46 PM
kia ora steve......

by 274sam 11/9/2013 7:44:56 PM
Kia ora 274Sam.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:45:44 PM
what time is kick off steve ???

by 274sam 11/9/2013 7:46:51 PM
Kick off is in approximately 14 minutes time. The players are in the dressing sheds at the moment and should be coming out for a sing and a dance soon.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 7:47:35 PM
kiwi kevin watchin this from long reach

by kevin mudford 11/9/2013 7:47:37 PM
Since this is our most experienced side I expect it to show...hopefully a decent thumping - :)

by Chris 11/9/2013 7:47:39 PM
Carter slots it straight through the middle and we're all square.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:16:25 PM
13 MINS - ABs 3 FRANCE 3

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:16:41 PM
We are currently stuck in scrumtown. ABs feed on halfway. Closeups of the field reveal some real problems. Turf flying up everywhere.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:18:36 PM
Great how the body wakes anywhere anytime when the abs play 4.15am china time

by Rene 11/9/2013 8:19:01 PM
ABs progress over the French 22. Dagg, Carter and Nonu all with nice runs. But it's turned over. Great play from Dusautoir to turn the ball over.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:19:48 PM
France kick, ABs charge back downfield. They go wide to Jane who chips and chases, then tackles the French fullback in goal. Great play from Jane.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:20:33 PM
Interesting that the French crowd will boo the haka but be silent for a @DanCarter penalty kick! #FRAvNZL #rugbyetiquette

by JenSundqvist via twitter 11/9/2013 8:20:54 PM
ABs scrum 5m out, great chance.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:21:25 PM
All Blacks earn a penalty at scrum time and will look to take the three.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:21:54 PM
Carter kicks his second penalty goal of the night and the ABs are infront.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:23:07 PM
France drive strong through the middle of the park again. Everytime they get some momentum the crowd get really excited. ABs defence standing strong though.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:24:15 PM
France pass goes astray and the ball is down. ABs scrum deep in their own half now.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:25:07 PM
Running into Woodcock = running into a refridgerator that is running at you as well #FRAvNZL #NZLvFRA #AllBlacks

by 2TAPU via twitter 11/9/2013 8:25:18 PM
Turf is proving a problem again. We are only halfway through the first half, this is going to get a lot worse.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:26:02 PM
Penalty advantage against the All Blacks. France play on 10m out now.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:27:07 PM
No advantage, back we come. Should be another three for France. The scrums have been shambolic. The footing is not helping, but they are killing any flow to this game.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:27:50 PM
Why the hell is the pitch getting torn so easily? This is a PRO venue #FRAvNZL #AllBlacks

by Marc_Ess via twitter 11/9/2013 8:28:00 PM
Can't wait for halftime when all the ladies will go out on the field, champers in hand, to flatten the divots polo-style #FRAvNZL

by hardsell via twitter 11/9/2013 8:28:16 PM
Parra levels the scores. 6-6 after 25 minutes.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:28:46 PM
ABs work their way over halfway by swinging the ball left. Smith takes it into the tackle and the ball comes loose. But the French are pinged for their involvement and the ABs have another penalty. Carter will kick from around 45m on the angle.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:30:47 PM
This is a nightmare of a game. France need to get a closed in stadium. The pretty boys out the back need some try ground to strut there stuff.

by Huxley Trewavis 11/9/2013 8:30:55 PM
Great kick from Carter. Just over the bar from a long way out. ABs lead 9-6.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:31:24 PM
Smith's box-kick is charged down by the French. They regain possession, now 10m out.

by Steven Holloway 11/9/2013 8:32:26 PM