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Scott Barrett backing determined All Blacks to turn RWC campaign around

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said the nature of their consecutive losses to South Africa and France differed, but a lack of determination was not an issue in either game.

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Relieved France coach Fabien Galthie happy to pass tough first World Cup test

Despite their big win over New Zealand in Friday's World Cup opener in Paris, France coach Fabien Galthie was more relieved than anything else to get their campaign off on a winning note.

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France shine in second half to down All Blacks in sweltering Rugby World Cup opener

France got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to the perfect start as they thumped the All Blacks 27-13 at a steamy Stade de France in Paris on Friday.

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France coach Fabien Galthie expecting "wonderful celebration" in RWC opener

Friday's opening match of the Rugby World Cup between hosts France and New Zealand will be a celebration no matter what, says France coach Fabien Galthie.

All Blacks

All Blacks suffer double injury blow ahead of World Cup opener against France

The All Blacks will be without Jordie Barrett for Friday's Rugby World Cup opener against France, while tragedy has struck for winger Emoni Narawa, who has been ruled out of the tournament altogether.

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2019 heartbreak will motivate the All Blacks - Dan Carter

All Blacks legend Dan Carter looks forward to how the New Zealanders respond to not being favourites to take the Rugby World Cup that starts in Paris with their game against France.

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