Fullback Melvyn Jaminet, left, celebrates with flanker Paul Boudehent after scoring a late try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France. Photo: AFP
It is the first time the All Blacks have lost a pool match in a World Cup.
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It's the Rugby World Cup opener that's too close to call - with the All Blacks slight favourites among local bookmakers but France given a small edge overseas.
Opinion - Given the turbulence that both sides have been through in recent weeks, the All Blacks opener against France is extremely tough to call, writes Jamie Wall.
France do not feel the weight of expectations as they prepare for a mouthwatering World Cup curtain raiser against the All Blacks.
Winger Emoni Narawa has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with injury as the All Blacks made four changes for their opening match against France.
The All Blacks took a record beating by South Africa last month, but France are wary of the threat the New Zealanders will pose in the World Cup opener.
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