2018 France rugby union tour of New Zealand

2018 France rugby union tour of New Zealand
Coach(es)Jacques Brunel
Tour captain(s)Mathieu Bastareaud
Summary
P W D L
Total
3 0 0 3
Test match
3 0 0 3
Opponent
P W D L
 New Zealand
3 0 0 3
Tour chronology
Previous tourSouth Africa 2017
Next tourAustralia 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.[1]

Fixtures

Date Venue Home Score Away
9 June 2018 Eden Park, Auckland New Zealand  52–11  France
16 June 2018 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington New Zealand  26–13  France
23 June 2018 Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin New Zealand  49–14  France

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.[2]

On 27 May, Sébastien Taofifenua was called up to the squad to replace the injured Eddy Ben Arous.[3]

On 10 June, Rémy Grosso was declared forfait for the rest of the tour.[4]

Coaching team:

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Pierre Bougarit Hooker (1997-09-12)12 September 1997 (aged 20) 0 La Rochelle
Camille Chat Hooker (1995-12-18)18 December 1995 (aged 22) 11 Racing 92
Adrien Pélissié Hooker (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 27) 5 Bordeaux Bègles
Uini Atonio Prop (1990-03-26)26 March 1990 (aged 28) 28 La Rochelle
Cyril Baille Prop (1993-09-15)15 September 1993 (aged 24) 8 Toulouse
Eddy Ben Arous Prop (1990-08-25)25 August 1990 (aged 27) 20 Racing 92
Cedate Gomes Sa Prop (1993-08-07)7 August 1993 (aged 24) 5 Racing 92
Dany Priso Prop (1994-01-02)2 January 1994 (aged 24) 4 La Rochelle
Rabah Slimani Prop (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 28) 46 Clermont Auvergne
Sébastien Taofifénua Prop (1992-03-21)21 March 1992 (aged 26) 2 Bordeaux Bègles
Paul Gabrillagues Lock (1993-06-03)3 June 1993 (aged 25) 7 Stade Français
Félix Lambey Lock (1994-03-15)15 March 1994 (aged 24) 0 Lyon
Yoann Maestri Lock (1988-01-14)14 January 1988 (aged 30) 59 Toulouse
Mathieu Babillot Flanker (1993-09-09)9 September 1993 (aged 24) 1 Castres
Judicaël Cancoriet Flanker (1996-04-25)25 April 1996 (aged 22) 3 Clermont Auvergne
Kevin Gourdon Flanker (1990-01-23)23 January 1990 (aged 28) 16 La Rochelle
Alexandre Lapandry Flanker (1989-04-13)13 April 1989 (aged 29) 10 Clermont Auvergne
Bernard Le Roux Flanker (1989-06-04)4 June 1989 (aged 29) 29 Racing 92
Fabien Sanconnie Flanker (1995-02-21)21 February 1995 (aged 23) 3 Brive
Kélian Galletier Number 8 (1992-03-18)18 March 1992 (aged 26) 3 Montpellier
Morgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 29) 66 Clermont Auvergne
Baptiste Serin Scrum-half (1994-06-20)20 June 1994 (aged 23) 17 Bordeaux Bègles
Anthony Belleau Fly-half (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 22) 4 Toulon
Jules Plisson Fly-half (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 26) 15 Stade Français
Mathieu Bastareaud (c) Centre (1988-09-17)17 September 1988 (aged 29) 45 Toulon
Geoffrey Doumayrou Centre (1989-09-16)16 September 1989 (aged 28) 6 La Rochelle
Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 24) 35 Toulouse
Wesley Fofana Centre (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 30) 44 Clermont Auvergne
Rémi Lamerat Centre (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 28) 18 Clermont Auvergne
Benjamin Fall Wing (1989-03-03)3 March 1989 (aged 29) 10 Montpellier
Rémy Grosso Wing (1988-12-04)4 December 1988 (aged 29) 4 Clermont Auvergne
Teddy Thomas Wing (1993-09-18)18 September 1993 (aged 24) 10 Racing 92
Hugo Bonneval Fullback (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 27) 11 Toulon
Maxime Médard Fullback (1986-11-16)16 November 1986 (aged 31) 47 Toulouse

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).[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

All squad members play rugby in New Zealand.

Coaching team:

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Franchise/province
Nathan Harris Hooker (1992-03-08)8 March 1992 (aged 26) 11 Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Codie Taylor Hooker (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 27) 29 Crusaders / Canterbury
Owen Franks Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 30) 95 Crusaders / Canterbury
Joe Moody Prop (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 29) 31 Crusaders / Canterbury
Tim Perry Prop (1988-08-01)1 August 1988 (aged 29) 0 Crusaders / Tasman
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Prop (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 27) 1 Hurricanes / Wellington
Karl Tu'inukuafe Prop (1993-02-21)21 February 1993 (aged 25) 0 Chiefs / North Harbour
Ofa Tu'ungafasi Prop (1992-04-19)19 April 1992 (aged 26) 14 Blues / Auckland
Scott Barrett Lock (1993-11-20)20 November 1993 (aged 24) 16 Crusaders / Taranaki
Tom Franklin Lock (1990-08-13)13 August 1990 (aged 27) 0 Highlanders / Otago
Brodie Retallick Lock (1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 27) 68 Chiefs / Hawke's Bay
Luke Romano Lock (1986-02-16)16 February 1986 (aged 32) 31 Crusaders / Canterbury
Sam Whitelock (c) Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 29) 96 Crusaders / Canterbury
Sam Cane Flanker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 26) 53 Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Vaea Fifita Flanker (1992-06-17)17 June 1992 (aged 25) 5 Hurricanes / Wellington
Shannon Frizell Flanker (1994-02-11)11 February 1994 (aged 24) 0 Highlanders / Tasman
Ardie Savea Flanker (1993-10-14)14 October 1993 (aged 24) 22 Hurricanes / Wellington
Liam Squire Flanker (1991-03-20)20 March 1991 (aged 27) 15 Highlanders / Tasman
Matt Todd Flanker (1988-03-24)24 March 1988 (aged 30) 13 Crusaders / Canterbury
Jordan Taufua Number 8 (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 26) 0 Crusaders / Counties Manukau
Luke Whitelock Number 8 (1991-01-29)29 January 1991 (aged 27) 2 Highlanders / Canterbury
TJ Perenara Half-back (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 26) 42 Hurricanes / Wellington
Aaron Smith Half-back (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 29) 71 Highlanders / Manawatu
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi Half-back (1995-03-31)31 March 1995 (aged 23) 0 Chiefs / Taranaki
Beauden Barrett First five-eighth (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 27) 62 Hurricanes / Taranaki
Damian McKenzie First five-eighth (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 23) 12 Chiefs / Waikato
Richie Mo'unga First five-eighth (1994-05-25)25 May 1994 (aged 24) 0 Crusaders / Canterbury
Ryan Crotty Centre (1988-09-23)23 September 1988 (aged 29) 35 Crusaders / Canterbury
Jack Goodhue Centre (1995-07-13)13 July 1995 (aged 22) 0 Crusaders / Northland
Ngani Laumape Centre (1993-04-22)22 April 1993 (aged 25) 4 Hurricanes / Manawatu
Anton Lienert-Brown Centre (1995-04-15)15 April 1995 (aged 23) 22 Chiefs / Waikato
Sonny Bill Williams Centre (1985-08-03)3 August 1985 (aged 32) 46 Blues / Counties Manukau
Rieko Ioane Wing (1997-03-18)18 March 1997 (aged 21) 13 Blues / Auckland
Nehe Milner-Skudder Wing (1990-12-15)15 December 1990 (aged 27) 11 Hurricanes / Manawatu
Waisake Naholo Wing (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 27) 18 Highlanders / Taranaki
Jordie Barrett Fullback (1997-02-17)17 February 1997 (aged 21) 2 Hurricanes / Taranaki
Ben Smith Fullback (1986-06-01)1 June 1986 (aged 32) 64 Highlanders / Otago

Matches

First test

9 June 2018
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 52–11 France
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'		ReportTry: Grosso 6' m
Pen: Parra (2/3) 19', 35'
Eden Park, Auckland[8]
Attendance: 45,850
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
FB 15 Jordie Barrett  60'
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Anton Lienert-Brown
IC 12 Ryan Crotty  60'
LW 11 Rieko Ioane
FH 10 Beauden Barrett
SH 9 Aaron Smith  65'
N8 8 Luke Whitelock  72'
OF 7 Sam Cane 63' to 72'  74'
BF 6 Liam Squire
RL 5 Scott Barrett
LL 4 Sam Whitelock (c)
TP 3 Owen Franks  57'
HK 2 Codie Taylor  65'
LP 1 Joe Moody  45'
Replacements:
HK 16 Nathan Harris  65'
PR 17 Karl Tu'inukuafe  45'
PR 18 Ofa Tu'ungafasi  57'
FL 19 Vaea Fifita  72'
FL 20 Ardie Savea  63'  72'  74'
SH 21 TJ Perenara  65'
FH 22 Damian McKenzie  60'
CE 23 Ngani Laumape  60'
Coach:
Steve Hansen
FB 15 Maxime Médard
RW 14 Teddy Thomas
OC 13 Mathieu Bastareaud (c)
IC 12 Geoffrey Doumayrou
LW 11 Rémy Grosso  58'
FH 10 Anthony Belleau  60'
SH 9 Morgan Parra  60'
N8 8 Fabien Sanconnie
OF 7 Kevin Gourdon
BF 6 Judicaël Cancoriet  60'
RL 5 Yoann Maestri
LL 4 Paul Gabrillagues 50' to 60'  68'
TP 3 Uini Atonio  43'
HK 2 Camille Chat  60'
LP 1 Dany Priso  54'
Replacements:
HK 16 Adrien Pélissié  60'
PR 17 Cyril Baille  54'
PR 18 Rabah Slimani  43'
FL 19 Bernard Le Roux  68'
FL 20 Alexandre Lapandry  60'
SH 21 Baptiste Serin  60'
FH 22 Jules Plisson  60'
CE 23 Gaël Fickou  58'
Coach:
Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Codie Taylor (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Angus Gardner (Australia)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

Second test

16 June 2018
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 26–13 France
Try: Moody 12' c
B. Smith 19' c
J. Barrett (2) 39' c, 56' m
Con: McKenzie (3/4) 13', 19', 40'		ReportTry: 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)
FB 15 Jordie Barrett
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Anton Lienert-Brown  57'  71'
IC 12 Ryan Crotty  71'
LW 11 Rieko Ioane
FH 10 Beauden Barrett  11'
SH 9 Aaron Smith  54'
N8 8 Luke Whitelock
OF 7 Sam Cane  43'
BF 6 Liam Squire  40'
RL 5 Scott Barrett
LL 4 Sam Whitelock (c)
TP 3 Owen Franks  33'
HK 2 Codie Taylor  50'
LP 1 Joe Moody  45'
Replacements:
HK 16 Nathan Harris  50'
PR 17 Karl Tu'inukuafe  45'
PR 18 Ofa Tu'ungafasi  33'
FL 19 Vaea Fifita  40'
FL 20 Ardie Savea  43'
SH 21 TJ Perenara 62' to 72'  54'
FH 22 Damian McKenzie  11'
CE 23 Ngani Laumape  57'
Coach:
Steve Hansen
FB 15 Benjamin Fall  11'
RW 14 Teddy Thomas
OC 13 Mathieu Bastareaud (c)
IC 12 Geoffrey Doumayrou  61'
LW 11 Gaël Fickou
FH 10 Anthony Belleau  71'
SH 9 Morgan Parra  54'
N8 8 Kevin Gourdon
OF 7 Kélian Galletier  64'
BF 6 Mathieu Babillot
RL 5 Yoann Maestri  57'
LL 4 Bernard Le Roux
TP 3 Uini Atonio  47'
HK 2 Camille Chat  57'
LP 1 Dany Priso  47'
Replacements:
HK 16 Pierre Bougarit  57'
PR 17 Cyril Baille  47'
PR 18 Cedate Gomes Sa  47'
LK 19 Paul Gabrillagues  57'
FL 20 Alexandre Lapandry  64'
SH 21 Baptiste Serin  54'
FH 22 Jules Plisson  71'
FB 23 Maxime Médard  61'
Coach:
Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Jordie Barrett (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
John Lacey (Ireland)
Luke Pearce (England)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

Third test

23 June 2018
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 49–14 France
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)
FB 15 Ben Smith
RW 14 Waisake Naholo
OC 13 Jack Goodhue
IC 12 Sonny Bill Williams  57'
LW 11 Rieko Ioane
FH 10 Damian McKenzie  69'
SH 9 Aaron Smith  63'
N8 8 Luke Whitelock
OF 7 Ardie Savea 21' to 30'
BF 6 Shannon Frizell
RL 5 Scott Barrett
LL 4 Sam Whitelock (c)  69'
TP 3 Owen Franks  45'
HK 2 Codie Taylor  71'
LP 1 Joe Moody  63'
Replacements:
HK 16 Liam Coltman  71'
PR 17 Karl Tu'inukuafe  63'
PR 18 Ofa Tu'ungafasi  45'
LK 19 Jackson Hemopo  21'  30'  69'
FL 20 Matt Todd  16'
SH 21 TJ Perenara  63'
FH 22 Richie Mo'unga  69'
FB 23 Jordie Barrett  57'
Coach:
Steve Hansen
FB 15 Benjamin Fall  47'  59'
RW 14 Teddy Thomas  63'
OC 13 Rémi Lamerat  74'
IC 12 Wesley Fofana
LW 11 Gaël Fickou
FH 10 Anthony Belleau
SH 9 Morgan Parra (c)  7'
N8 8 Kevin Gourdon  50'
OF 7 Kélian Galletier
BF 6 Mathieu Babillot
RL 5 Yoann Maestri
LL 4 Bernard Le Roux  63'
TP 3 Uini Atonio  50'
HK 2 Camille Chat 44' to 48'  63'
LP 1 Dany Priso  50'
Replacements:
HK 16 Adrien Pélissié  44'  48'  63'
PR 17 Cyril Baille  50'
PR 18 Cedate Gomes Sa  50'
LK 19 Félix Lambey  63'
FL 20 Alexandre Lapandry  50'
SH 21 Baptiste Serin  7'
FH 22 Jules Plisson  74'
FB 23 Maxime Médard  47'  59'  63'
Coach:
Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Scott Barrett (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Angus Gardner (Australia)
Graham Cooper (Australia)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

See also

References

  1. ^ "IRB approve new 10-year playing schedule". Rugby Week. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour la tournée
  3. ^ XV de France : Ben Arous forfait
  4. ^ XV de France : Grosso forfait !
  5. ^ All Blacks squad named for 2018 Steinlager Series
  6. ^ Sonny Bill Williams out of Steinlager Series
  7. ^ All Blacks call in Luke Romano, Tom Franklin and Matt Todd as Brodie Retallick ruled out
  8. ^ "2018 Test match venues announced". 25 August 2017. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
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