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France winger Remy Grosso was shocked that the referee did not take action against the players who fractured his skull in the first Test.
Kevin Gourdon claims the All Blacks' "good rugby" has a "positive effect on referees" after a controversial first Test.
France have made five changes to their starting XV to face New Zealand in Wellington, as the All Blacks keep faith with the same side.
Ofa Tu'ungafasi is adamant there was no malice in his tackle on Remy Grosso during New Zealand's clash with France.
The All Blacks thrashed France after Paul Gabrillagues was controversially sin-binned, and Steve Hansen sympathised with the visitors.
The All Blacks ran in seven second-half tries to hammer France, as a controversial yellow card proved costly for the Les Bleus.
New Zealand's Eden Park may be an intimidating venue for visiting teams, but Mathieu Bastareaud believes that works in France's favour.
Sam Whitelock has been named in New Zealand's line-up to face France on Saturday, with the lock happy he is fully fit after a head injury.
Beauden Barrett is looking forward to a "dream" moment as he lines up alongside his two brothers for New Zealand against France.
New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams treated hospital staff to a song after coming round from knee surgery.
A suspected pectoral injury will sideline Brodie Retallick for Saturday's clash against France at Eden Park in Auckland.
New Zealand will have Liam Squire at their disposal against France after a Super Rugby citing for foul play was dismissed.
Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's Test series against France this month with a knee injury.
Jared Payne has ended his playing career on medical advice and will take up a role as defence coach at Ulster.
World Rugby's proposed new law to protect players in the tackle has been endorsed by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
Teddy Thomas is back in the fold for France, but captain Guilhem Guirado will sit out the tour of New Zealand next month.
