New Zealand knocked out the French in the last second.

“This match is a turning point.”You really shouldn't miss Thursday against “black children” New Zealand hold the record for the most World Cup titles with six (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017).

The Blues, the reigning world champions, were beaten in a stunning match by New Zealand (26-27) on Thursday in Stellenbosch (South Africa).

Successful first period

In the first period, Sébastien Calvet's players missed a chance to score after a breakaway from former Grenoble hooker and future Clermont player Barnabe Massa. But some time later, Hugo Royce, captain of La Rochelle and captain of Bleuets, executed a clever follow-up kick, which was taken by Bayonne full-back Zan Musk. The latter scored the first attempt of the match (6^H), not converted by Reus. Dominant in the scrum, the young Frenchmen dominated the discussions but were not precise in dealing with several lost balls. Two new penalties from Hugo Reus increased his team's lead in the second half.

to cross out

From the start, the French put themselves in danger. What was more dangerous was that the New Zealanders' response was thanks to an attempt by centre Tuivailala (45^H). Opportunistically, the Blues team responded thanks to a very good interception by Toulon player Koyri Karaba (50).^H) which gives air to its people. But after a missed kick from Hugo Rios, the trio put themselves under pressure after an attempt from the dynamic New Zealand winger Solomon (52).^H).

A yellow card to Prevest Leo Carbonneau, son of former international Philippe Carbonneau, did not help him initially avoid the worst on the hour mark when the New Zealand forward was caught a few centimetres from goal before conceding an effort from Pledger moments later (63'^H). For the first time in the match, the Baby Blacks took the lead. At the end of a stunning match, Querrey Carrabba, author of the magnificent match, recovers the ball and sends Laverty for another try (75th).

But that would not be enough. Simpson gave his team the win with a last-gasp penalty. Hoping to secure second place in the group, the Blues will face Wales in a decisive match on Tuesday 9 July (4:30pm).