All Blacks grind down France 29-19 in Hamilton to sweep series

New Zealand seal series 3-0. Jordie Barrett brilliant off the bench for the All Blacks. 
All Blacks grind down France 29-19 in Hamilton to sweep series

Jordie Barrett of New Zealand charges forward during the Test Match against France at FMG Stadium Waikato. Pic: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday.

Jordie Barrett set up the winner with a linebreak in front of the posts, before passing back inside to McAlister who slid over the line in front of delighted home fans at Waikato Stadium.

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