France fight back to pip All Blacks in Paris thriller after spectacular Haka display

Flyhalf Thomas Ramos kicked 15 points to help France beat New Zealand 30-29 in a thrilling Test clash in Paris on Saturday.

Romain Buros, Paul Boudehent and Louis Bielle-Biarrey were the hosts' try-scorers as they claimed a third-straight win over the All Blacks having trailed 14-3 after half an hour.

"To beat a big team like that always gives you confidence," France captain Antoine Dupont told TF1.

"Especially after their wins, in England and Ireland.

"It's a great victory today," he added.

Peter Lakai and Cam Roigard crossed for New Zealand before Damian McKenzie's contributions with the boot set-up a nervy last half an hour.

"We put ourselves right in there to win the game," No 8 Ardie Savea told TNT Sports.

"Our silly mistakes turned the ball over and the French squad, a quality side, will punish you and they did, pretty gutted," he added.

France head coach Fabien Galthie recalled experienced centre Gael Fickou to the starting lineup in one of four changes from last Saturday's easy win over Japan.

New Zealand boss Scott Robertson welcomed back fly-half Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor after the influential pair missed last week's win over Ireland with injuries.

Before the game New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said his side lost the scrum battle with the French in their World Cup defeat 13 months ago.

On Saturday, the set-piece proved crucial in the opening score as the visitors were penalised and Les Bleus led 3-0 after seven minutes thanks to a Ramos shot at goal.

Robertson's outfit reacted almost immediately to make it 7-3 as Lakai, a second-minute replacement, crashed over for his maiden Test try and Beauden Barrett slotted the extras after nine minutes.

The All Blacks had the upper hand after the opening quarter,