Overview
- Duguid started in the second row for France in Dunedin, helping an experimental side narrow New Zealand’s victory to 31-27.
- France rested key stars Antoine Dupont, Damian Penaud, Thomas Ramos and Grégory Alldritt in a bid to test squad depth.
- New Zealand’s win snapped a three-game losing streak to France and marked the All Blacks’ 500th test triumph.
- Les Bleus will regroup for back-to-back rematches on July 19 in Wellington and July 21 in Hamilton.
- Canada’s training camp roster for upcoming home tests includes athletes with ties to Australia, England, Fiji, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales, reflecting broader eligibility trends.