NZ stick, France twist as World Cup plans take shape


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 14 Jun 2018

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales vs France - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - March 17, 2018 France head coach Jacques Brunel before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Rugby World Cup planning has loomed into full view with All Blacks coach Steve Hansen opting not to tinker with his team for the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday while Jacques Brunel has made five changes to the visiting side.

Hansen has made no secret of the fact that this year was about fine tuning selections and tactics ahead of their World Cup defence in Japan.

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