France break All Blacks hoodoo with victory in Paris

New Zealand, looking for an immediate response to last weekend’s 29-20 loss to Ireland, became the first team in Test match history to score 100 tries in a single season but couldn't beat Les Blues

France's Melvyn Jaminet with fans during the lap of honour at the end of the match. Picture: INPHO/Dave Winter

France held off a second-half fightback from New Zealand to claim a 40-25 victory in Paris and end a 14-match losing streak against the All Blacks.

New Zealand, looking for an immediate response to last weekend’s 29-20 loss to Ireland, trailed 24-6 at half-time as a rampant Les Blues took complete control at the Stade de France.