Against France, New Zealand can count on the return of playmaker Beauden Barrett, concussed against Ireland, who makes his return to the starting XV, alongside Roignard, back as a regular after a serious injury, at hinge. Scott Robertson has made three other changes to his starting line-up for the match against France, compared with the 13-23 win over Ireland. Winger Sevu Reece replaces Mark Telea, who has suffered a hand injury, and third row Samipeni Finau is lined up in the third row to take over from Sam Cane, who has suffered a concussion. Hooker Codie Taylor (94 caps) returns to the starting line-up, also after a concussion, with Asafo Aumua dropping to the bench.

The All-Blacks starting XV: 15. Jordan – 14. Reece, 13. Ioane, 12. J. Barrett, 11. Clarke – 10. B. Barrett (o) , 9. Roigard (m) – 7. Savea, 8. Sititi, 6. Finau, – 5. Vaa’i, 4. S. Barrett (cap.) – 3. Lomax, 2. Taylor, 1. Williams.
Substitutes: 16. Aumua, 17. Tu’ungafasi, 18. Tosi, 19. Tuipulotu, 20. Lakai, 21. Ratima, 22. Lienert-Brown, 23. McKenzie