Overview

• New Zealand has secured a 2–0 series lead over France and reclaimed the Dave Gallagher Trophy ahead of Saturday’s Hamilton match.
• Coach Scott Robertson fulfilled his pre-series pledge by making ten changes to the starting lineup for the sold-out decider.
• Ardie Savea retains the captaincy in place of injured skipper Scott Barrett as the only back-row starter to remain.
• Damian McKenzie will make his first start at fly-half of the series, pairing with Cortez Ratima while Quinn Tupaea returns in midfield alongside Anton Lienert-Brown.
• Brodie McAlister is poised to earn his Test debut from the bench and Ruben Love will make his first start at fullback.