All Blacks (8) 24 / 9 (6) France (Final Score)
The New Zealand All Blacks and France did battle in the June Internationals at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 09:35 French Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
All Blacks:
- Penalties – Daniel Carter (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Ben Smith (1), beauden Barrett (1)
- Conversions – Daniel Carter (1)
France:
- Penalties – Jean Marc Doussain (2)
- Drop Goals – Florian Fritz (1)
- Tries – 0
- Conversions – 0
Teams:
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Rene Ranger, 10 Daniel Carter, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Kieran Read (Captain), 7 Sam Cane, 6 Victor Vito, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Tony Woodcock, 18 Ben Franks, 19 Steven Luatua, 20 Matt Todd, 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22 Beauden Barrett, 23 Charles Piutau.
France: 15 Brice Dulin, 14 Marc Andreu, 13 Florian Fritz, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Yohann Huget, 10 Remi Tales, 9 Jean Marc Doussain, 8 Antonie Claassen, 7 Damien Chouly, 6 Thierry Dusautoir (Captain), 5 Yoann Maestri, 4 Alexandre Flanquart, 3 Nicolas Mas, 2 Benjamin Kayser, 1 Thomas Domingo.
Replacements: 16 Dimitri Szarzewski, 17 Eddy Ben Arous, 18 Luc Ducalon, 19 Sebastien Vahaamahina, 20 Bernard le Roux, 21 Maxime Machenaud, 22 Camille Lopez, 23 Mathieu Bastareaud.
Date: Saturday 22 June 2013
Venue: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Kick-off: 09:35 SATime (19:35 NZTime, 09:35 French Time, 07:35 GMT)
Expected weather: Some serious rain predicted for the afternoon but clearing for the evening with a high of 10°C and a low of 7°C.
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Assistant referees: Wayne Barnes (England), Alain Rolland (Ireland)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)
57 @ Pietman:
Hello Pieta,
Ja, hy het vir Tuks vir 4 jaar gespeel
Morning everyone.
Late night last night so slept in this morning for a change. Now sipping some much needed strong coffee and see this is a close game.
Go ABs!
Try Ben Smith?
TMO
Morning Piet, Puma
62 @ Puma:
Hello Oompie Laatslaper!
Heartbreaking stuff for the French. AB in for a try. That’s how they break the oppositions spirit. Try awarded. Really dicy decision
Wow, given, didn’t see that, but well done
Try awarded… close call whether it was a knock though, over the line
All Blacks 8 / 3 France
Carters place kicking not on standard tonight.
@ Just For Kicks:
Hi Kickers,things ok over at your side, Beanie and the rest of the clan?
Buon giorno ole Tattoo and ole Black Cat.
65 @ grootblousmile:
Normally up early, but had a great night with our best friends and it was late. So slept in.. lol.
Really looking forward to the next game though. BIL/Oz
Antonie Claassen playing well, pity it’s in a freegin frog shirt
France penalty, and again they go for goal
All Blacks 8 / 6 France… in off the posts
64 @ Just For Kicks:
Morning mate, you still enjoyng life in the UK? Your summer must be on its way now.
71 @ Pietman:All well here, Beanie up North at Highlands Show, touting her wares! How are things with you and yours? TMO
Conrad Smith try?
TMO
@ Puma:
Should be still be sipping some red, after Sharks’ narrow loss! I have some cold homebrew here, delicious….but next Saturday I’m at OR Tambo breaking down the doors of the nearest tavern, heeeehaaaa!
73 @ Puma:
KAAAAAK, you ALWAYS sleep late… lazy arse!
@ Puma:We’ve had a stonking 3 weeks of good weather – heaps of braai’s, and evenings out in the garden!!!
No try… no control.
France defensive scrum, time is up on the clock
Good to see a lot of bloggers here… all our regulars
Lemoenetyd
@ Just For Kicks:
@78 On our way almost, home in SA for two months’ sabbatical en wyn/snoek, geelbek and so on….
French still in the match.
Think I must brew a pot of Koffiekapitaal quickly….
86 @ Pietman:Enjoy!!!!!
First 10 minutes after halftime might decide the match.
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