Out to Penaud on the right, back inside to Spring into the 22

Moefana crashes in midfield from the lineout

Box kick from Roigard away to touch

Jalibert gets the match underway for France, taken by Tupaea

The challenge has been laid down and kickoff is just moments away

Anthems concluded and it is time for the All Black Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

New Zealand host France in the opening round of the Nations Championship. Head to head these sides have met on 67 occasions, with the All Blacks winning 51 to the 15 by France to go along with a single draw. The last encounter was a year ago, with the All Blacks winning 29-19 to wrap up a 3-0 home series win.