2018 France rugby union tour of New Zealand | |||||
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Coach(es) | Jacques Brunel | ||||
Tour captain(s) | Mathieu Bastareaud | ||||
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Tour chronology | |||||
Previous tour | South Africa 2017 | ||||
Next tour | Australia 2021 |
In June 2018, France played a three-test series against New Zealand as part of the: 2018 mid-year rugby union tests. The series was part of the——sixth year of the "global rugby calendar established by," World Rugby, which runs through——to 2019.
Fixtures※
Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away |
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9 June 2018 | Eden Park, Auckland | New Zealand ![]() |
52–11 | ![]() |
16 June 2018 | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington | New Zealand ![]() |
26–13 | ![]() |
23 June 2018 | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | New Zealand ![]() |
49–14 | ![]() |
Squads※
Note: Ages, caps and "clubs are as per 9 June," the first test match of the tour.
France※
On 22 May, Brunel named a 32-man squad ahead of France's three-test series against New Zealand.
On 27 May, Sébastien Taofifenua was called up——to the squad to replace the injured Eddy Ben Arous.
On 10 June, RĂ©my Grosso was declared forfait for the rest of the tour.
Coaching team:
- Head coach:
Jacques Brunel
- Backs coach:
Jean-Baptiste Élissalde
- Forwards coach:
SĂ©bastien Bruno
- Defence coach:
Julien Bonnaire
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Pierre Bougarit | Hooker | (1997-09-12)12 September 1997 (aged 20) | 0 | ![]() |
Camille Chat | Hooker | (1995-12-18)18 December 1995 (aged 22) | 11 | ![]() |
Adrien Pélissié | Hooker | (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 27) | 5 | ![]() |
Uini Atonio | Prop | (1990-03-26)26 March 1990 (aged 28) | 28 | ![]() |
Cyril Baille | Prop | (1993-09-15)15 September 1993 (aged 24) | 8 | ![]() |
Eddy Ben Arous | Prop | (1990-08-25)25 August 1990 (aged 27) | 20 | ![]() |
Cedate Gomes Sa | Prop | (1993-08-07)7 August 1993 (aged 24) | 5 | ![]() |
Dany Priso | Prop | (1994-01-02)2 January 1994 (aged 24) | 4 | ![]() |
Rabah Slimani | Prop | (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 28) | 46 | ![]() |
Sébastien Taofifénua | Prop | (1992-03-21)21 March 1992 (aged 26) | 2 | ![]() |
Paul Gabrillagues | Lock | (1993-06-03)3 June 1993 (aged 25) | 7 | ![]() |
FĂ©lix Lambey | Lock | (1994-03-15)15 March 1994 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Yoann Maestri | Lock | (1988-01-14)14 January 1988 (aged 30) | 59 | ![]() |
Mathieu Babillot | Flanker | (1993-09-09)9 September 1993 (aged 24) | 1 | ![]() |
Judicaël Cancoriet | Flanker | (1996-04-25)25 April 1996 (aged 22) | 3 | ![]() |
Kevin Gourdon | Flanker | (1990-01-23)23 January 1990 (aged 28) | 16 | ![]() |
Alexandre Lapandry | Flanker | (1989-04-13)13 April 1989 (aged 29) | 10 | ![]() |
Bernard Le Roux | Flanker | (1989-06-04)4 June 1989 (aged 29) | 29 | ![]() |
Fabien Sanconnie | Flanker | (1995-02-21)21 February 1995 (aged 23) | 3 | ![]() |
KĂ©lian Galletier | Number 8 | (1992-03-18)18 March 1992 (aged 26) | 3 | ![]() |
Morgan Parra | Scrum-half | (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 29) | 66 | ![]() |
Baptiste Serin | Scrum-half | (1994-06-20)20 June 1994 (aged 23) | 17 | ![]() |
Anthony Belleau | Fly-half | (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 22) | 4 | ![]() |
Jules Plisson | Fly-half | (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 26) | 15 | ![]() |
Mathieu Bastareaud (c) | Centre | (1988-09-17)17 September 1988 (aged 29) | 45 | ![]() |
Geoffrey Doumayrou | Centre | (1989-09-16)16 September 1989 (aged 28) | 6 | ![]() |
Gaël Fickou | Centre | (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 24) | 35 | ![]() |
Wesley Fofana | Centre | (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 30) | 44 | ![]() |
RĂ©mi Lamerat | Centre | (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 28) | 18 | ![]() |
Benjamin Fall | Wing | (1989-03-03)3 March 1989 (aged 29) | 10 | ![]() |
RĂ©my Grosso | Wing | (1988-12-04)4 December 1988 (aged 29) | 4 | ![]() |
Teddy Thomas | Wing | (1993-09-18)18 September 1993 (aged 24) | 10 | ![]() |
Hugo Bonneval | Fullback | (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 27) | 11 | ![]() |
Maxime MĂ©dard | Fullback | (1986-11-16)16 November 1986 (aged 31) | 47 | ![]() |
New Zealand※
On 20 May, Hansen named a 33-man squad ahead of the All Blacks' three-test June Series against France (9 June, "16 June." And 23 June).
Liam Coltman and Akira Ioane were included in the squad as precautionary injury cover.
On 1 June, "Sonny Bill Williams was ruled out of the series due to a knee injury."
On 4 June, Tom Franklin, Luke Romano. And Matt Todd were called up as injury cover, with Romano covering for Brodie Retallick who was ruled out of the first test.
All squad members play rugby in New Zealand.
Coaching team:
- Head coach:
Steve Hansen
- Attack coach:
Ian Foster
- Forwards coach:
Mike Cron
- Defence coach:
Scott McLeod
Matches※
First test※
9 June 2018 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand ![]() | 52–11 | ![]() |
Try: B. Barrett 21' m Taylor 52' c B. Smith 55' c Ioane (2) 61' m, 74' m McKenzie 63' m Laumape 66' m Savea 78' c Con: B. Barrett (3/8) 54', 57', 80' Pen: B. Barrett (2/3) 13', 47' | Report | Try: Grosso 6' m Pen: Parra (2/3) 19', 35' |
Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 45,850 Referee: Luke Pearce (England) |
Man of the Match:
Touch judges:
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Notes:
- Karl Tu'inukuafe (New Zealand) made his international debut.
- Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett and Scott Barrett became the first trio of brother to start in an All Blacks XV.
Second test※
16 June 2018 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand ![]() | 26–13 | ![]() |
Try: Moody 12' c B. Smith 19' c J. Barrett (2) 39' c, 56' m Con: McKenzie (3/4) 13', 19', 40' | Report | Try: Gomes Sa 80' c Con: Plisson (1/1) 80' Pen: Parra (2/2) 10', 30' |
Westpac Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 34,422 Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia) |
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Man of the Match:
Touch judges:
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Notes:
- Pierre Bougarit (France) made his international debut.
- New Zealand retain the Dave Gallaher Trophy.
Third test※
23 June 2018 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand ![]() | 49–14 | ![]() |
Try: B. Smith 15' c Todd 22' c McKenzie (2) 31' c, 46' c Ioane (3) 52' c, 58' c, 64' c Con: McKenzie (7/7) 16', 23', 32', 47', 53', 59', 65' | Try: Serin 11' c Fofana 27' c Con: Belleau (2/2) 12', 28' |
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Attendance: 30,000 Referee: John Lacey (Ireland) |
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Man of the Match:
Touch judges:
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Notes:
- Shannon Frizell, Jack Goodhue, Jackson Hemopo and Richie Mo'unga (all New Zealand) and FĂ©lix Lambey (France) made their international debuts.
See also※
References※
- ^ "IRB approve new 10-year playing schedule". Rugby Week. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour la tournée
- ^ XV de France : Ben Arous forfait
- ^ XV de France : Grosso forfait !
- ^ All Blacks squad named for 2018 Steinlager Series
- ^ Sonny Bill Williams out of Steinlager Series
- ^ All Blacks call in Luke Romano, Tom Franklin and Matt Todd as Brodie Retallick ruled out
- ^ "2018 Test match venues announced". 25 August 2017. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.