Simpson hits late winner

By SAM JACKSON

France..............26 New Zealand....27
RICO Simpson converted a wide left, match winning penalty in windy conditions to guide New Zealand past three-time world champions France by the barest of margins.
The Baby Blacks came back from an 11-0 half-time deficit to lead 24-21 with six minutes before France reclaimed the lead.
France flanker Joe Quere Karaba pounced on a New Zealand charge-down at midfield, breaking on the counter-attack before off-loading to winger Mathis Ferte to score in the righthand corner.
New Zealand scored four second half tries with Aki Tuiva...

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