'France can beat the ABs'

FORMER New Zealand flyhalf Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July, despite sending a depleted team on this year's three-Test tour.

- BY ILLTUD DAFYDD

Six Nations champions Les Bleus are set to rest first-choice mainly such as captain Ntamack, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos for the games, starting on 5 July, due to a clash with the end of the French club season.