All Blacks vs France 2018 rugby: Live stream, what TV channel, kick-off time and team news for the New Zealand match
16th June 2018,
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NEW ZEALAND have already secured the series but French pride is very much at stake in Dunedin on Saturday
In the opening Test the All Blacks were actually given a big scare in the first half but came storming out of the blocks after the break to record a 52-11 win.
Steve Hansen's side followed up with a second Test 26-13 victory last weekend.
Morgan Parra will captain France after Mathieu Bastareaud was left out of the matchday squad.
NEW ZEALAND vs FRANCE TEST SERIES
1st Test: Auckland - June 9
2nd Test: Wellington - June 16
3rd Test: Dunedin - June 23
France head coach Jacques Brunel has opted for a new-look midfield pairing of Wesley Fofana and Remi Lamerat as they chase a first win in 14 attempts against New Zealand.
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Can I live stream New Zealand vs France and what TV channel is it on?
The game is live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event from 8.00am.
What time is the kick-off?
The action gets underway at 8.35am at the Otago Regional Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, June 23.
The match is also available via Now TV, with a day pass on offer for £7.99. Buy one here.
Team news
The All Blacks name four uncapped players and made six changes.
The main switches see Jack Goodhue will start at centre and Shannon Frizell on the blindside flank, while fly half Richie Mo’unga and lock Jackson Hemopo are on the bench.
For France lock Felix Lambey is in line for a Test debut from the bench while Adrien Pelissie takes over as the hooker replacement.
New Zealand: 15 Ben Smith, 14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Luke Whitelock, 7 Ardie Savea, 6 Shannon Frizell, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Sam Whitelock (c), 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody.
Replacements: 16 Liam Coltman, 17 Karl Tu'inukuafe, 18 Ofa Tuungafasi, 19 Jackson Hemopo, 20 Matt Todd, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Richie Mo'unga, 23 Jordie Barrett.
France: 15 Benjamin Fall, 14 Teddy Thomas, 13 Remi Lamerat, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Gael Fickou, 10 Anthony Belleau, 9 Morgan Parra (c), 8 Kevin Gourdon, 7 Kelian Galletier, 6 Mathieu Babillot, 5 Yoann Maestri, 4 Bernard Le Roux, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Camille Chat, 1 Dany Priso
Replacements: 16 Adrien Pelissie, 17 Cyril Baille, 18 Cedate Gomes Sa, 19 Felix Lambey, 20 Alexandre Lapandry, 21 Baptiste Serin, 22 Jules Plisson, 23 Maxime Medard.
NEW ZEALAND have already secured the series but French pride is very much at stake in Dunedin on Saturday
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