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 |
| ||||
Total |
| ||||
Test match |
| ||||
Opponent |
| ||||
![]() |
| ||||
Tour chronology | |||||
Previous tour | South Africa 2017 | ||||
Next tour | TBA |
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 and time | Venue | Home | Score | Away |
---|---|---|---|---|
9 June 2018 | Eden Park, Auckland | New Zealand ![]() |
52–11 | ![]() |
16 June 2018 | Westpac 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.[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:
- Head coach:
Jacques Brunel
- Backs coach:
Jean-Baptiste Élissalde
- Forwards coach:
Sébastien Bruno
- Defence coach:
Julien Bonnaire
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 | 12 September 1997 (aged 20) | 0 | ![]() |
Camille Chat | Hooker | 18 December 1995 (aged 22) | 11 | ![]() |
Adrien Pélissié | Hooker | 7 August 1990 (aged 27) | 5 | ![]() |
Uini Atonio | Prop | 26 March 1990 (aged 28) | 28 | ![]() |
Cyril Baille | Prop | 15 September 1993 (aged 24) | 8 | ![]() |
Eddy Ben Arous | Prop | 25 August 1990 (aged 27) | 20 | ![]() |
Cedate Gomes Sa | Prop | 7 August 1993 (aged 24) | 5 | ![]() |
Dany Priso | Prop | 2 January 1994 (aged 24) | 4 | ![]() |
Rabah Slimani | Prop | 18 October 1989 (aged 28) | 46 | ![]() |
Sébastien Taofifénua | Prop | 21 March 1992 (aged 26) | 2 | ![]() |
Paul Gabrillagues | Lock | 3 June 1993 (aged 25) | 7 | ![]() |
Félix Lambey | Lock | 15 March 1994 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Yoann Maestri | Lock | 14 January 1988 (aged 30) | 59 | ![]() |
Mathieu Babillot | Flanker | 9 September 1993 (aged 24) | 1 | ![]() |
Judicaël Cancoriet | Flanker | 25 April 1996 (aged 22) | 3 | ![]() |
Kevin Gourdon | Flanker | 23 January 1990 (aged 28) | 16 | ![]() |
Alexandre Lapandry | Flanker | 13 April 1989 (aged 29) | 10 | ![]() |
Bernard Le Roux | Flanker | 4 June 1989 (aged 29) | 29 | ![]() |
Fabien Sanconnie | Flanker | 21 February 1995 (aged 23) | 3 | ![]() |
Kélian Galletier | Number 8 | 18 March 1992 (aged 26) | 3 | ![]() |
Morgan Parra | Scrum-half | 15 November 1988 (aged 29) | 66 | ![]() |
Baptiste Serin | Scrum-half | 20 June 1994 (aged 23) | 17 | ![]() |
Anthony Belleau | Fly-half | 8 April 1996 (aged 22) | 4 | ![]() |
Jules Plisson | Fly-half | 20 August 1991 (aged 26) | 15 | ![]() |
Mathieu Bastareaud (c) | Centre | 17 September 1988 (aged 29) | 45 | ![]() |
Geoffrey Doumayrou | Centre | 16 September 1989 (aged 28) | 6 | ![]() |
Gaël Fickou | Centre | 26 March 1994 (aged 24) | 35 | ![]() |
Wesley Fofana | Centre | 20 January 1988 (aged 30) | 44 | ![]() |
Rémi Lamerat | Centre | 14 January 1990 (aged 28) | 18 | ![]() |
Benjamin Fall | Wing | 3 March 1989 (aged 29) | 10 | ![]() |
Rémy Grosso | Wing | 4 December 1988 (aged 29) | 4 | ![]() |
Teddy Thomas | Wing | 18 September 1993 (aged 24) | 10 | ![]() |
Hugo Bonneval | Fullback | 19 November 1990 (aged 27) | 11 | ![]() |
Maxime Médard | Fullback | 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).[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:
- Head coach:
Steve Hansen
- Attack coach:
Ian Foster
- Forwards coach:
- Defence coach:
Scott McLeod
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Franchise / province |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Harris | Hooker | 8 March 1992 (aged 26) | 11 | Chiefs / Bay of Plenty |
Codie Taylor | Hooker | 31 March 1991 (aged 27) | 29 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Owen Franks | Prop | 23 December 1987 (aged 30) | 95 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Joe Moody | Prop | 18 September 1988 (aged 29) | 31 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Tim Perry | Prop | 1 August 1988 (aged 29) | 0 | Crusaders / Tasman |
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen | Prop | 19 November 1990 (aged 27) | 1 | Hurricanes / Wellington |
Karl Tu'inukuafe | Prop | 21 February 1993 (aged 25) | 0 | Chiefs / North Harbour |
Ofa Tu'ungafasi | Prop | 19 April 1992 (aged 26) | 14 | Blues / Auckland |
Scott Barrett | Lock | 20 November 1993 (aged 24) | 16 | Crusaders / Taranaki |
Tom Franklin | Lock | 13 August 1990 (aged 27) | 0 | Highlanders / Otago |
Brodie Retallick | Lock | 31 May 1991 (aged 27) | 68 | Chiefs / Hawke's Bay |
Luke Romano | Lock | 16 February 1986 (aged 32) | 31 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Sam Whitelock (c) | Lock | 12 October 1988 (aged 29) | 96 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Sam Cane | Flanker | 13 January 1992 (aged 26) | 53 | Chiefs / Bay of Plenty |
Vaea Fifita | Flanker | 17 June 1992 (aged 25) | 5 | Hurricanes / Wellington |
Shannon Frizell | Flanker | 11 February 1994 (aged 24) | 0 | Highlanders / Tasman |
Ardie Savea | Flanker | 14 October 1993 (aged 24) | 22 | Hurricanes / Wellington |
Liam Squire | Flanker | 20 March 1991 (aged 27) | 15 | Highlanders / Tasman |
Matt Todd | Flanker | 24 March 1988 (aged 30) | 13 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Jordan Taufua | Number 8 | 29 January 1992 (aged 26) | 0 | Crusaders / Counties Manukau |
Luke Whitelock | Number 8 | 29 January 1991 (aged 27) | 2 | Highlanders / Canterbury |
TJ Perenara | Half-back | 23 January 1992 (aged 26) | 42 | Hurricanes / Wellington |
Aaron Smith | Half-back | 21 November 1988 (aged 29) | 71 | Highlanders / Manawatu |
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi | Half-back | 31 March 1995 (aged 23) | 0 | Chiefs / Taranaki |
Beauden Barrett | First five-eighth | 27 May 1991 (aged 27) | 62 | Hurricanes / Taranaki |
Damian McKenzie | First five-eighth | 25 April 1995 (aged 23) | 12 | Chiefs / Waikato |
Richie Mo'unga | First five-eighth | 25 May 1994 (aged 24) | 0 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Ryan Crotty | Centre | 23 September 1988 (aged 29) | 35 | Crusaders / Canterbury |
Jack Goodhue | Centre | 13 July 1995 (aged 22) | 0 | Crusaders / Northland |
Ngani Laumape | Centre | 22 April 1993 (aged 25) | 4 | Hurricanes / Manawatu |
Anton Lienert-Brown | Centre | 15 April 1995 (aged 23) | 22 | Chiefs / Waikato |
Sonny Bill Williams | Centre | 3 August 1985 (aged 32) | 46 | Blues / Counties Manukau |
Rieko Ioane | Wing | 18 March 1997 (aged 21) | 13 | Blues / Auckland |
Nehe Milner-Skudder | Wing | 15 December 1990 (aged 27) | 11 | Hurricanes / Manawatu |
Waisake Naholo | Wing | 8 May 1991 (aged 27) | 18 | Highlanders / Taranaki |
Jordie Barrett | Fullback | 17 February 1997 (aged 21) | 2 | Hurricanes / Taranaki |
Ben Smith | Fullback | 1 June 1986 (aged 32) | 64 | Highlanders / Otago |
Matches[]
First test[]
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' |
|
|
Man of the Match:
Touch judges:
|
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[]
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' |
|
|
Man of the Match:
Touch judges:
|
Notes:
- Pierre Bougarit (France) made his international debut.
- New Zealand retain the Dave Gallaher Trophy.
Third test[]
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' |
|
|
Man of the Match:
Touch judges:
|
Notes:
- Shannon Frizell, Jack Goodhue, Jackson Hemopo and Richie Mo'unga (all New Zealand) and Félix Lambey (France) made their international debuts.
See also[]
- 2018 mid-year rugby union internationals
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.
External links[]
- France national rugby union team tours of New Zealand
- France national rugby union team tours
- 2017–18 in French rugby union
- 2018 rugby union tours
- 2018 in New Zealand rugby union
- June 2018 sports events in New Zealand