Rugby-Facing unique French test makes All Blacks better, says coach Robertson


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  • Sunday, 20 Jul 2025

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Ireland v New Zealand - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 8, 2024 New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

(Reuters) -New Zealand coach Scott Robertson believes his team will have gained long-term benefits from overcoming a France side that offered a unique challenge on Saturday as the All Blacks completed a 3-0 series win over the Europeans.

Robertson's team were forced to fight their way back into the game after a fast start by the tourists to clinch a come-from-behind 29-19 win in Hamilton that ensured the All Blacks swept the series.

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