Solid scrum from NZ who work the ball infield to McKenzie to clear downfield to Fall

France win the ball at the lineout and look to roll their maul but incredible maul defence from NZ sees them hold the ball up and earn themselves the put in to the scrum

Penalty France following the restart for a breakdown infringement by Moody. Anthony Belleau finds touch deep downfield

The second half is underway!

Referees looking to get their first series sweep on NZ soil

Score should be 14 all...

That is shocking, Lacey gets his positioning very wrong and prevents defenders coming across. Not NZ fault but still very poor from the official.

Beautiful game... this IS rugby at its best. Looking forward to the second half.

How can that stand as a try when Lacey blocked the French defender?! 😂😩 Guy is a joke

France steal the ball at the lineout and work it wide to Fall who grubbers ahead. NZ scramble back to recover and Smith fires the ball into the stands, bringing the first half to a close. HT here at The Forsyth Barr Stadium.