Anthems concluded and it is time for the All Black Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

France host New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series. France are coming off a 52-12 win over Japan, while the All Blacks recorded victories over England and Ireland 24-22 and 23-13 respectively. Head to head these sides have met on 63 occasions, with the All Blacks winning 48 to the 14 by France to go along with a single draw. The last encounter was in the pool stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which hosts France won 27-13.