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FLY-HALF THOMAS Ramos kicked 15 points to help France beat New Zealand 30-29 in a thrilling encounter in Paris on Saturday.
France head coach Fabien Galthie recalled experienced centre Gael Fickou to the starting lineup in one of four changes from last Saturday’s easy win over Japan. Advertisement On Saturday, the set-piece proved crucial in the opening score as the visitors were penalised and Les Bleus led 3-0 after seven minutes thanks to a Ramos shot at goal.
By the interval, New Zealand led 17-10 as Beauden Barrett added a penalty to his earlier two conversions with the visitors in control.
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