France have 'great chance' against New Zealand despite weakened side: ex-All Black Cruden

Six Nations champions Les Bleus are set to rest first-choice players such as Romain Ntamack, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos for the games, starting on July 5, due to a clash with the end of the French club season. The French Rugby Federation and the country's professional sides announced in October no players involved in June 28's Top 14 final would be included in the tour to the three-time Rugby World Cup champions. "They've got a great chance and I don't think it matters to the players...