FRA vs NZ: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more

The encounter at Stade de France between Les Bleus and the All Blacks was nothing short of colossal. It has been some time since a game of that intensity was lapped up by the global rugby audience. 

Fabian Galthie’s charges were truly magnificent in the manner in which they orchestrated a dramatic downfall of their mighty foes, cementing not just a win, but a convincing, 15-point victory.  

The looks of despair on the faces of the All Blacks as the game marched on was a rare sight as they wilted in the face of some frenetic French flair. 

While it was a full-team effort from both sides, certain individuals were stand out in a wonderful game of rugby. We take a look at the stats to identify the top performers. 

Tackles: 

Anthony Jelonch (FRA) - 16 

Sam Cane (NZ) - 15 

Gregory Alldritt (FRA) - 13 

Carries: 

Ardie Savea (NZ) - 12 

Rieko Ioane (NZ) - 11 

George Bridge (NZ) - 10 

Metres gained: 

Rieko Ioane (NZ) - 155 

Melvyn Jaminet (FRA) - 118 

Romain Ntamack (FRA) - 95 

Defenders beaten: 

Antoine Dupont (FRA) - 8 

Romain Ntamack, Melvyn Jaminet & Demba Bamba (FRA) - 4 

George Bridge, Quinn Tupaea, David Havili & Samisoni Taukei’aho (NZ) - 3 

Clean breaks: 

Romain Ntamack (FRA) - 4   

Damian Penaud (FRA) - 2 

Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane (NZ) & Melvyn Jaminet (FRA) - 1 

Turnovers: 

Anthony Jelonch & Gael Fickou (FRA) - 2