As the All Blacks get settled in central Paris, their opposition appears in a shambolic state. This comes two weeks after the same publication ran a headline piece about the "state of emergency" facing French rugby. Two years ago Guy Noves arrived at the helm of the national team after winning 10 French championships and four European titles with Toulouse. French clubs are more than happy to dish out millions for foreign talent. That's what the All Blacks will prepare for; one occasion the stars align and the French click.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 06, 2017 18:45 UTC