Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the All Blacks' 31-27 win over France in Dunedin. - The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Three disallowed tries courtesy of the TMO has made for a scrappy opening match for the All Blacks to begin 2025.

They’ve escaped with a 31-27 win over the French in Dunedin, having led 21-13 at halftime.

Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says it was a close match, but the All Blacks found a way to win in the end.

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