Can an unfamiliar-looking France XV secure a win in New Zealand?
Watch a New Zealand v France live stream as two of the most iconic sides in world rugby go head-to-head in Dunedin.
– Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
– Kick-off time: 8:05am BST / 9.05am CET / 7.05pm NZST (local)
– TV channels: Sky Sports/Now (UK), NZR+ (Europe), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand)
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The All Blacks and France are ranked second and fourth in the world, respectively, but this game is particularly difficult to call. Les Bleus have won the sides’ last three encounters – including a tight 30-29 victory in Paris last November – but travel to New Zealand with an unfamiliar group of players.
With the Top 14 season having ended just a week ago and many of his frontline players turning out for Toulouse and Bordeaux in the final, Fabien Galthié has left plenty of big names at home. As a result, there are 20 uncapped players in his 42-man squad, eight of them set to make their debuts in Saturday’s matchday 23. The head coach will be looking to 94-cap captain Gaël Fickou to supply some experience in the centres.
In contrast, All Blacks boss Scott Robertson has named a side packed with big names, including three Barrett brothers, 2023 Player of the Year Ardie Savea, and prolific try-scorer Will Jordan. There is, however, room for two debutants in the starting XV: second row Fabian Holland and number 8 Christian Lio-Willie.
Read on to find out how to watch New Zealand v France in the first of a three-match series, with all the information on live streams and TV broadcasts wherever you are.
Watch the All Blacks v France in the UK
Sky Sports has the rights to New Zealand v France in the UK, and they’ll be showing the match on both Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event. Kick-off is at 8.05am BST on Saturday morning, so this will be a good one to watch over breakfast. You can then stick around to watch the British & Irish Lions taking on the NSW Waratahs.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the game via the Sky Go app for desktop, iOS, Android, PlayStation and Xbox. Visit the Sky website for more information.
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All Blacks v France live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ will be showing this All Blacks match. A subscription to streaming service Sky Sport Now costs $54.99 per month or $549.99 per year (equivalent to $45.83 per month). Day passes are also available for $29.99.
The game kicks off at 7.05pm NZST, just after the Japan v Wales live stream (also on Sky Sport NZ).
Watch All Blacks v France live streams across Europe
All Blacks v France live streams will be available in numerous countries across Europe via New Zealand Rugby’s NZR+ platform.
You can use the service if you live in any of these countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine.
Signing up is simple – all you have to do is visit the NZR+ website, set up an account with your email address, and select one of the subscription packages.
A SANZAAR month pass costs €14.99, while a SANZAAR season pass is €34.99. Both options offer access to this Test series against France and the upcoming Rugby Championship, which will run through August and September.
Watch the first New Zealand v France Test in South Africa
SuperSport has the South Africa rights to the New Zealand v France live stream. The game kicks off at 9.05am SAST.
There are various SuperSport packages available, covering traditional TV on DStv and direct live streaming.
Live stream New Zealand v France in the US
FloRugby has a New Zealand v France live stream for fans in the US. Kick-off is at 3.05am ET / 12.05am PT in the early hours of Saturday morning.
FloSports plans (which also give you access to other sports such as cycling and motorsports) cost $29.99 per month or $150 per year.
How to watch New Zealand v France in Australia
Stan Sport is showing the All Blacks v France live stream in Australia, making it the ideal curtain raiser to the NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions clash later this evening. It costs $15 per month to add Stan Sport to your usual Stan plan.
New Zealand v France kicks off at 5.05pm AEST on Saturday evening.
Live stream New Zealand v France in France
En France? You’ll need a subscription to Canal+ to watch the All Blacks v France, which will also get you access to Top 14 rugby, Formula 1, the Premier League, La Liga and the Champions League. Subscriptions start at €34.99 per month.
Saturday’s match kicks off at 9.05am CET.
New Zealand v France: line-ups and officials
New Zealand:
Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (captain), Fabian Holland, Tupou Vaa’i, Ardie Savea, Christian Lio-Willie
Replacements:
Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ollie Norris, Pasilio Tosi, Samipeni Finau, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, Damian McKenzie
France:
Theo Attissogbe, Tom Spring, Emilien Gailleton, Gael Fickou (captain), Gabin Villière, Joris Segonds, Nolann Le Garrec; Georgi Beria, Gaetan Barlot, Rabah Slimani, Hugo Auradou, Tyler Duguid, Alexandre Fischer, Killian Tixeront, Mickael Guillard
Replacements:
Pierre Bourgarit, Paul Mallez, Regis Montagne, Romain Taofifenua, Cameron Woki, Jacobus van Tonder, Baptiste Jauneau, Antoine Hastoy
Nic Berry of Australia is the referee, assisted by England’s Christophe Ridley and Japan’s Takehito Namekawa. Australia’s Damon Murphy is the TMO.
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