Overview

• Robertson has assembled a 33-man squad for July’s three home Tests in Dunedin, Wellington and Hamilton.
• Debuts are set for Fabian Holland, Christian Lio-Willie, Ollie Norris and Du’Plessis Kirifi in the series opener.
• A club agreement bars Top 14 stars, leaving France to rely on a largely uncapped roster for the tour.
• Attack coach Scott Hansen, breakdown specialist Tamati Ellison and lineout expert Bryn Evans form the core of a restructured support staff.
• Training in Dunedin has centred on boosting bench impact, enhancing attacking accuracy and tightening discipline to prevent late-game lapses.