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All Blacks 'ready' to get to work as first Nations Championship clash looms

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Publish Date
Sat, 4 Jul 2026, 9:29am
Peter Lakai looks on during the New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run at One New Zealand Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
Peter Lakai looks on during the New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run at One New Zealand Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

A new-look All Blacks side is taking to the field today for the first time in 2026 – coach Dave Rennie’s first match at the helm. 

They’re taking on France in the opening match of the Nations Championship, and all eyes will be on One NZ Stadium as the game kicks off just after 7. 

Peter Lakai is playing blindside flanker tonight, and joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash. 

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