France, All Blacks and Barrett

All Blacks' Barrett and Taylor return to face France after concussion absence
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago.
Jalibert turns down France and McKenzie makes way for Barrett in All Blacks
Bordeaux fullback Romain Buros makes his test debut for France in one of four changes from the side which routed Japan to face New Zealand in autumn rugby at Stade de France.
All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France
Fly-half Beauden Barrett comes into the All Blacks team to play France this weekend having overcome concussion, New Zealand Rugby announced on Thursday. Barrett, 33, missed last week's win over Ireland with a head injury he suffered in November 2's victory over England.
France fullback Buros to make debut against All Blacks
France fullback Romain Buros is set to make his debut against New Zealand after being named on Thursday in the team for Saturday's autumn series test, with coach Fabien Galthie making four changes from the side which easily defeated Japan.
France team v All Blacks: Bordeaux flyer handed debut as Fabien Galthie makes four changes
Bordeaux ace Romain Buros will make his long-awaited France debut at fullback in this weekend’s highly-anticipated clash with New Zealand. He comes straight into the backline for Leo Barre and is one of four changes to the starting XV from last week’s 52-12 dismantling of Japan.
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New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having ...
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Justin Marshall: All Blacks only operating at ’80 per cent’ in ominous warning to the rest of the world
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