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Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

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

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

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

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

New Zealand showing good strength and discipline on defense , not allowing any space for France to create scoring opportunities

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Waaka gets through and over for the try and the ref consults the TMO before awarding the try

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

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

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Second half underway and France are in possession

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Half time now and the scores are tied as the teams head to the side for the team talk

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

France on the attack but the New Zealand defense is on hand to halt the progress with some great cover defense from Sherwin Stouwers

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

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

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

New Zealand looking to strike back as soon as is possible have an attacking line out inside the French half