Good man!

France respond well to going behind, as Plante makes a good break to get his side into New Zealand territory. Fritz attempts a chip through , New Zealand off side. Machenaud nails the penalty.

Dagg collects a high bomb on half way, and when the ball is recycled Ben Smith gets his hands on the ball. He ghosts past Dusautoir before drawing the last man to put Aaron Smith away under the posts. 6 minutes left in the half, AB's lead 10-7.

YESSS

Good man!

The lively start has been followed by a bit of a lull in the game, as both teams are struggling to hold on to the ball for any significant period of possession. The French continue to be pinged on the scrum.

Atta boy!

Come on the all blacks

Come on France!

After a messy scrum, the ball come lose and Plante, standing in an off side position, hacks the ball on to concede a penalty. Another poor strike from Cruden from the tee, but this time the ball just sneaks over to open the New Zealand scoring. 24 minutes gone, France lead 7-3.