Improved All Blacks dominate France in Wellington to win series

Joshua Brennan of France and Fabian Holland of New Zealand compete for the ball in a lineout. Pic: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

New Zealand hit their stride with a much improved performance to beat France 43-17 in the second test on Saturday, running in six tries to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had called for better execution after the tight 31-27 win in the first test in Dunedin last weekend and his players delivered to sew up the series with next week's Hamilton clash to spare.