Any talk of New Zealand losing their fear factor has been grossly premature. This 23-13 win not only ended Ireland's 19-match winning run at home, but also reinforced the All Blacks as being as formidable a team as ever.

New Zealand Rugby could be fined for the All Blacks Haka at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

France fullback Romain Buros is set to make his debut against New Zealand after being named on Thursday in the team for Saturday's autumn series test, with coach Fabien Galthie making four changes from the side which easily defeated Japan.

Bordeaux fullback Romain Buros makes his test debut for France in one of four changes from the side which routed Japan to face New Zealand in autumn rugby at Stade de France.

Bordeaux ace Romain Buros will make his long-awaited France debut at fullback in this weekend’s highly-anticipated clash with New Zealand. He comes straight into the backline for Leo Barre and is one of four changes to the starting XV from last week’s 52-12 dismantling of Japan.

Experienced centre Gael Fickou is among four changes named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday for this weekend’s November international with New Zealand. France (15-1) Romain Buros; Gabin Villiere,