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Scott Robertson is praising the impact of the All Blacks' four debutants in their scratchy 31-27 win over France in Dunedin

Scott Robertson is praising the impact of the All Blacks' four debutants in their scratchy 31-27 win over France in Dunedin

6 July 2025

The head coach blooded starters Fabian Holland - who played 80 minutes at lock - and Christian Lio-Willie, while Ollie Norris and Du'Plessis Kirifi came off the bench.

Robertson says they acquitted themselves well.

Kirifi says it's been a special week.

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