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an unsavory incident sees Ioane binned after the final whistle and France go on the attack looking to get the win but, the ball is lost forward in at crucial moment and the ref ends the game awarding the All Blacks the win
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France steal the ball off the New Zealand scrum feed and the ball is kicked ahead for Candelon to chase which he does with success as he slides in for the try
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New Zealand showing good strength and discipline on defense , not allowing any space for France to create scoring opportunities
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Waaka gets through and over for the try and the ref consults the TMO before awarding the try
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France with a rather aimless kick ahead , and New Zealand now on the attack. The ball is gathered by the All Blacks who swing it wide and that man Sherwin Stouwers pops up on the outside, rounds his man and gets his second try of the match. New Zealand lead
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Second half underway and France are in possession
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Half time now and the scores are tied as the teams head to the side for the team talk
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France on the attack but the New Zealand defense is on hand to halt the progress with some great cover defense from Sherwin Stouwers
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Smooth handling from New Zealand and Sherwin Stouwers is released on the outside , steps one and gets himself as close to the poles as possible for the try
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New Zealand looking to strike back as soon as is possible have an attacking line out inside the French half