All Blacks Edge France 34-32 to Open Nations Championship

New Zealand beat France 34-32 in Christchurch in the opening match of the inaugural Nations Championship. Cam Roigard and Will Jordan each scored two tries for the All Blacks, who won their first Test under new head coach Dave Rennie. France, fielding a weakened side without players from Toulouse and Montpellier, pushed the hosts all the way but could not secure the win.