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New Zealand and France make mass changes to sides for 3rd Test
Gulf Today
|July 18, 2025
New Zealand and France overhauled their teams Thursday ahead of a third and final Test which both sides are viewing as a chance to build for the future.
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he will “trust the young fellas” to complete a series sweep after making IO starting changes for Saturday's match in Hamilton.
French counterpart Fabien Galthie unveiled eight starting changes from the side hammered 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington.
Galthie recalled six players to the starting side who were involved in the tight 31-27 first Test loss in Dunedin but omitted in Wellington.
Among them are veteran midfield back Gael Fickou -- restored as captain -- experienced prop Rabah Slimani and impressive back-row forwards Mickael Guillard and Alexandre Fischer.
This story is from the July 18, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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