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All Blacks v France: The narrative that’s plagued 2024 continues to haunt Scott Robertson in Paris – Gregor Paul

OPINION: Scott Robertson's side fell to a fourth loss of the year, in familiar style.

THREE KEY FACTS Scott Robertson ’s All Blacks fell to a one-point, 30-29 defeat to France in Paris . Les Bleus have now claimed three successive wins over New Zealand and retained the Dave Gallaher Trophy . The All Blacks also fell to a one-point loss in last year’s World Cup final at the same venue.

Gregor Paul is one of New Zealand’s most respected rugby writers and columnists. He has won multiple awards for journalism and written several books about sport. OPINION It’s surely ridiculous to believe that a rugby ground could be haunted, and yet, for the third time in a year, ghosts appeared to come out of the Stade de France to spook the All Blacks out of a victory.

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