Results
| 25 May |
New Zealand | 10–15 | France | Carlaw Park, Auckland Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Col Pearce (AUS) |
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After only twelve minutes, New Zealand second-rower Brian Lee was sent off in a match in which the classy French stand-off Jean Capdouze bagged 13 points. The game was also notable for the first World Cup substitution when Adolphe Alesina replaced second-rower Francis De Nadai.
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