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All Blacks enforcer Ardie Savea may have the perfect tonic to cool the heat of battle after tonight's third test against France in Hamilton

All Blacks enforcer Ardie Savea may have the perfect tonic to cool the heat of battle after tonight's third test against France in Hamilton

19 July 2025

New Zealand are aiming for a series clean sweep, having already locked away the Dave Gallaher trophy.

Savea's looking forward to sharing a post match beverage with his opponents - but might swap out the traditional beer for something the French might not be so familiar with.

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