France vs New Zealand: Live stream, TV channel, team news, and kick-off time for second test in Lyon


FRANCE and New Zealand will make sweeping changes as the sides go head-to-head for the second time in four days.

The All Blacks were at their pulsating best at the Stade de France on Saturday and had the game wrapped up by half-time, going in 31-5 ahead.

New Zealand star Ryan Crotty touches down against at Stade de France
New Zealand star Ryan Crotty touches down against at Stade de France
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The French managed to keep it tight in the second period but still went down 18-38 and fell to a fourth straight defeat.

This match is a chance for France to show off their hosting potential before the 2023 World Cup, whilst Guy Noves can test his squad depth.

The All Blacks celebrate yet another victory over France, who last beat them in 2009
The All Blacks celebrate yet another victory over France, who last beat them in 2009
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What time is kick-off?

THIS match is taking place in Lyon on Tuesday, November 14.

Things get going at 5.55pm UK time.

Which channel can I watch it on?

SADLY you won’t be able to watch this game live on TV in the UK.

The only way to stream the match is to purchase it on All Blacks TV for $9.99 (£7.62).

Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s rugby page for score updates and reaction after the final whistle.

Rieko Ioane surges through for the All Blakcs as they beat France for the 11th time in a row
Rieko Ioane surges through for the All Blakcs as they beat France for the 11th time in a row
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What is the team news?

THIS is a chance for both sides to make wholesale changes in what is effectively an exhibition match.

Just three players of the 46 who featured in Saturday’s Test match survive and six of the match-day 23 have never played for New Zealand before – including Jack Goodhue who starts at centre.

Matt Todd breaks through against France in a match where the hosts recovered well before NZ pulled away again
Matt Todd breaks through against France in a match where the hosts recovered well before NZ pulled away again
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Luke Whitelock, having been called into the squad as injury cover for Jerome Kaino, will skipper the All Blacks.

Bordeaux scrum-half Yann Lesgourgues earns his first cap for Les Bleus.

New Zealand squad

Havili, Duffie, Goodhue, Laumape, Tamanivalu, Sopoaga, Kerr-Barlow; Perry, Harris, Toomaga-Allen, Tuipulotu, Bird, Squire, Savea, L. Whitelock (captain).

Replacements: Aumua, Moli, Tu’ungafasi, S. Barrett, A. Ioane, Hunt, Drummond, Mo’unga.

France squad

Spedding, Lacroix, Chavancy, Danty, Bonneval, Trinh-Duc, Lesgourgues; Priso, Chat, Hamadache, Taofifenua, Maestri (captain), Lauret, Macalou, Tauleigne.

Replacements: Tolofua, Sa, Pointud, Le Devedec, Sanconnie, Machenaud, Plisson, Rattez.


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