We've only three minutes to go until half time.

This has rattled by.

New Zealand have the ball but it's on halfway. Will there be one final twist in the opening 40 minutes?

New Zealand look to come again after a neat break from Ruben Love but it's lost forward by the hosts.

Attissogbe clears downfield and the hosts will have the throw on their own 22.

I'm sure this has been mentioned before but it's very impressive how Luke Pearce just switches between English and French when speaking to players. He's an excellent communicator.

It's a bit embarrassing when, the last time I was in France, I tried ordering a ham and cheese baguette in French and the person behind the counter replied in English.

It's loose in the middle of the pitch and back row Jegou hammers it downfield.

Will Jordan calms things down a bit with a neat kick to touch.

Ethan de Groot can't gather the ball and Maxime Lucu is a lucky, lucky boy.

He picked the ball up and threw it backwards towards his line, but it bounced off the post and Lakai was nearly over for his second try.

Fortunately for France, there was still the advantage from de Groot's knock on.

To be fair, I'd watch this every day of the week.

This is exceptional from both sides.

It's now New Zealand's turn to be on the charge and they are about 10 metres out!

A second or third screen will be your friend today, Julie!

That was a lot of work for three extra points, but Maxime Lucu slots France back into the lead again.

France are up to 18 phases before play is brought back for a penalty advantage. Lucu is going for the points again.

Ardie Savea has blood pouring from his eye. Both sides are going full throttle.

New Zealand have steadied the ship a bit but France are still camped in the 22.

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Now I've said that, both sides go to the air.

Love's kick isn't great and Jalibert claims it, and he's almost away down the left wing.

Was his foot in touch? Apparently not, and France are motoring now.

France manage to pinch it back as Lucu puts in a big hit.

Both sides are really trying to run the ball here, and it's making for a great watch.

It's time for a hydration break....

Just kidding. There's none of that here.

New Zealand have the momentum at the minute and are back in the French half.

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In a way that New Zealand do, the All Blacks run it from their own 22 and they are now up to the French 22.

They've got France all over the shop here. Can they capitalise?

Aaaaand it's knocked on by France.

New Zealand have the put in right on their own 22.

France's forwards are now chipping away at the All Blacks' 22.

Both sides are really going for this.

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It's all a bit messy in midfield and it ends with Lucu hammering a loose ball downfield.

New Zealand manage to race back and secure the ball, and clear it back up the park.

Ardie Savea is given a talking to by Luke Pearce after another high shot on a French player.

It's just a warning, but they have to be careful now.

Right between the posts despite the best efforts of the home support to put him off.

France extend their lead.