New Zealand vs France 3rd Test Predictions - France backed to get close against All Blacks

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 16 Jul 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 16 Jul 2025

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New Zealand leads France 2-0 in the series.
Last game score: New Zealand 43, France 17.
France aims for a stronger final game lineup.

New Zealand have won their last 2 matches against France. (Getty Images)

New Zealand vs France Predictions

New Zealand were much better in the second Test but France also made 10 changes to their side. If the French revert back to the team that featured in the first test, I can see them getting within 20 points on Saturday.

New Zealand vs France Predictions
Head to Head
New Zealand Form
New Zealand Team News
France Form
France Team News

New Zealand have won their last 2 matches against France.
New Zealand won their last match by 26 points against France.
France came within 4 points of New Zealand in the first test.

Head to Head

New Zealand lead the current series 2-0 after winning 31-27 and 43-17.

New Zealand Form

Coming into the third Test of the series, New Zealand have already secured the series win. They will expect nothing less than a 3-0 victory though.

In the first game of the series, France pushed New Zealand all the way. The hosts eventually got over the line 31-27, but there was much criticism as a second-string French side almost pulled off an upset.

Last weekend, Scott Robertson’s charges were far more clinical as they matched the French energy throughout. Early points settled the All Blacks nerves and they went on to win 43-17.

New Zealand Team News

Robertson is expected to make a few changes to the side for this weekend’s encounter. With the series won, he will be looking to give some fringe players a run.

France Form

France will not be disheartened with their tour so far despite losing both games. They will want to end the tour on a positive note though, and this is their final opportunity to do so.

The French were never expected to challenge for the series given how many of their top players stayed at home. They have given many debuts on this tour and will continue to do so.

Fabien Galthie would have been pleased with the performance in the 31-27 first test loss but last week, after making many changes, they couldn’t quite match the same quality as the week before.

France Team News

Galthie made 10 changes last weekend and it would be safe to assume a similar number this weekend.

Verdict

New Zealand v France 3rd Test

France are backed to get within 20.5 points of the All Blacks on Saturday.

France +20.5

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