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    The next All Blacks coach will begin their tenure against an under-strength French side on July 4

    The next All Blacks coach will begin their tenure against an under-strength French side on July 4


    No players involved in the Top 14 club final the week prior will be available for the opening Nations Championship match in Christchurch.

    A similar predicament occurred last year across the three tests.

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