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Rugby-New Zealand team to play France

Nov 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday named the following team for Saturday's test against France at the Stade de France in Paris. 15-Israel Dagg, 14-Cory Jane, 13-Ben Smith, 12-Ma'a Nonu, 11-Charles Piutau, 10-Daniel Carter, 9-Aaron Smith, 8-Kieran Read, 7-Richie McCaw, 6-Liam Messam, 5-Samuel Whitelock, 4-Brodie Retallick, 3-Owen Franks, 2-Keven Mealamu, 1-Tony Woodcock Replacements: 16-Dane Coles, 17-Wyatt Crockett, 18-Charlie Faumuina, 19-Steven Luatua, 20-Sam Cane, 21-Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22-Aaron Cruden, 23-Ryan Crotty. (Compiled by Patrick Johnston)