New Zealand narrowly defeated France 34-32 in a thrilling opening match of the Nations Championship. The match presented various challenges, with France applying significant pressure throughout. Acknowledging the intensity of the game, a New Zealand player expressed pride in his team's performance.

New Zealand began the Dave Rennie era with a narrow 34-32 victory against a weakened France in their first Nations Championship Test, which featured several exciting tries. The match showcased a competitive spirit and high-scoring action, marking a significant start for the new coach.

The All Blacks began their Nations Championship campaign with a victory over France 'B' in Christchurch on Saturday, securing a win to kick off the tournament.

The All Blacks secured a victory in their Nations Championship opener against France. Meanwhile, the Springboks are set to begin their campaign against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg later on Saturday, according to SABC Sport.

Paul de Villiers attributed his successful Test debut for the Springboks to careful preparation and a motivational talk from Siya Kolisi, which helped him manage his nerves during the match. The Springboks secured a 45-21 victory over England, marking a significant moment in de Villiers' career.

Coach Joe Schmidt emphasized the need for Australia to capitalize on their chances following a narrow 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney, which was determined by a missed penalty in the closing moments of the match. The Wallabies are rallying around player Ben Donaldson as they seek to improve their performance.