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    France have significantly re-worked their line-up for tonight's second test, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes the narrative of them being a B-team has come to an end

    France have significantly re-worked their line-up for tonight's second test, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes the narrative of them being a B-team has come to an end


    Despite missing most of their front-liners, the tourists only suffered a four point loss in the Dunedin opener.

    The French have made 10 changes for the rematch in Wellington and Robertson says they have to be ready for whatever comes at them



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     12 Jul: Coach Allan Bunting's happy with how the Black Ferns are placed heading into their last test before the Rugby World Cup
     12 Jul: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expects another aerial bombardment from the French tonight in the second test in Wellington
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     11 Jul: A simple game plan for the All Blacks in tomorrow's second test against France
     11 Jul: A late injury-enforced change for the All Blacks
     11 Jul: Patrick Tuipulotu can't wait to lock down alongside Fabian Holland in the All Blacks scrum, in tomorrow's second test against France in Wellington
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