From NICK CAIN at Stade de France

France................................ 27pts
Tries: Penaud 55, Jaminet 78
Conversion: Ramos 57
Penalties: Ramos 5, 20, 29, 65, 74

New Zealand....................13pts
Tries: Telea 2, 43
Penalty: Mo’unga 26 
THIS was the result that all of France wanted. Even though this opening victory against New Zealand was not achieved in the grand style, or with outstanding performances by stars like Antoine Dupont or Thomas Ramos, the host nation has put down its marker.
France proved they can dig in for victory against another big beast even...