France coach Fabien Galthie believed his side's 30-29 win over the All Blacks in Paris was an important step for the side ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
France made it three successive victories over the All Blacks following a hard-fought 30-29 victory in Paris.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his All Blacks team to play France at Stade de France, Paris.
France captain Antoine Dupont assisted two tries in his return for Les Bleus, who dismantled Eddie Jones' Japan 52-12 at the Stade de France on Saturday.
French rugby bodies have issued a combined statement revealing their opposition to World Rugby's plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card.
Antoine Dupont underlined his greatness as he scored two tries and also claimed an assist to help France to win Olympic gold with a 28-7 triumph over Fiji in the men's sevens.