New Zealand hosts France in Nations Championship opener in Christchurch

New Zealand faces France on July 4 at 8:10 am BST in Christchurch during the inaugural Nations Championship. This match marks the first fixture for the All Blacks at the newly built One New Zealand Stadium, replacing the damaged Lancaster Park. Under head coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand's lineup includes Ardie Savea as captain and sees the debut of several players. France, captained by Maxime Lucu, features a mix of experienced and new players, with the team emboldened by their recent successes in European competitions. Live coverage will be available on ITV1 starting at 7:30 am BST.

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