Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
Read original
🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.
One of international rugby’s most storied rivalries is back. On July 5, the New Zealand All Blacks host France at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to kick off the 2025 test season. It’s black jerseys, blue jerseys, and a whole lot of history colliding when these two meet under the roof in Otago.
How to Watch New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- When: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time: 3:05 AM ET
- Where: Forsyth Barr Stadium
- TV Channel: FloRugby/FloSports
- Live Stream: FloRugby (WATCH NOW)
This is the first meeting between the two rugby powerhouses since France pulled off a 30-29 win in Paris during the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. That one came down to a late penalty and sent the French crowd into a frenzy. This time, the All Blacks have the home-field advantage and a chip on their shoulder as they look for some revenge.
Leading the charge for New Zealand will be Ardie Savea, a global superstar and one of the fiercest competitors in the sport. With Savea anchoring the pack, expect some fireworks from the opening whistle.
Meanwhile, France rolls into Dunedin without their talismanic scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, who remains out with a torn ACL suffered during the Six Nations. It’s a tough blow for Les Bleus, but don’t count them out. The squad is a blend of tested veterans and hungry young guns eager to prove they belong on rugby’s biggest stage.
Live stream New Zealand All Blacks vs. France on FloSports: Start your subscription now!
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
Read the full article here
