Rugby-Robertson wants All Blacks to back their skills in second France test


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  • Thursday, 10 Jul 2025

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Japan v New Zealand - Yokohama International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - October 26, 2024 New Zealand coach Scott Robertson before the match REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Scott Robertson said he wants the All Blacks to continue to back their skills in the second test against France this weekend after making two enforced changes to his starting side for the Wellington clash.

The experienced Patrick Tuipulotu has been named in the second row in place of captain Scott Barrett, who has been ruled out of the rest of the series by a calf tear, and Caleb Clarke comes into the side for Sevu Reece.

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