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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    The Hamilton Mayor's not bothered by the French rugby team's decision to stay outside the city, in the lead-up to their test against the All Blacks

    The Hamilton Mayor's not bothered by the French rugby team's decision to stay outside the city, in the lead-up to their test against the All Blacks


    Les Bleus will be based in Auckland for as long as possible before next week's match at FMG Stadium, citing preferred facilities.

    The All Blacks are spending the week prior to the third test in Hamilton.

    Paula Southgate says thousands of visitors are heading to the city for the game.

    She says they're going to pack out local business and accommodation - and thinks it's the French team's loss.

    The second test is on Saturday night in Wellington.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     09 Jul: British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell insists the team they've named to play the Brumbies is subject to change ahead of the first test against the Wallabies
     08 Jul: All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen has responded to TMO interference by laying a challenge at the foot of his team ahead of test two against France in Wellington on Saturday
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     07 Jul: The All Blacks have identified the contests under the high ball as an area they'll need to tidy up ahead of the second test against France in Wellington
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