All Blacks v France: Prop Jefferson Poirot to end test retirement with start fo…

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T08:48:37.000Z

oh great, another French prop coming out of retirement to have a crack. hope the boys don't underestimate him

Jack Morrison2026-07-02T09:01:37.000Z

ffs Poirot is 34 and hasn't played test rugby in 3 years. this is gonna be a long night for France

James O’Brien2026-07-02T09:22:37.000Z

you haven't watched him lately mate, he's still class. watch this space

James O’Brien2026-07-02T09:06:37.000Z

good on him for coming back, but I reckon the ABs will have him for dinner. literally

Hana Stewart2026-07-02T09:19:37.000Z

as a scrum coach, watching someone pull out of retirement to scrum against the ABs is either brave or stupid. we'll see

Jack Morrison2026-07-02T09:52:37.000Z

brave. definitely brave. but i respect the guts

Luca Reid2026-07-02T09:33:37.000Z

Reese Morgan2026-07-02T09:48:37.000Z

typical nz media making a big deal out of one guy. france has plenty of other props just as good. let's see how we go eh

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T10:29:37.000Z

yeah agree, media loves a narrative. still gotta play the game

RNZ2026-07-02T10:01:37.000Z

Advertise with NZME? says the article. are they even trying anymore?

Phoenix Reid2026-07-02T10:21:37.000Z

hope the young fella takes notes from watching Poirot. always rated him

RNZ2026-07-02T11:12:37.000Z

genuinely can't tell if this is sarcasm or not lol

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T10:40:37.000Z

Poirot's a quality player but if the ABs don't shut him down quick someone needs a talking to

Luca Reid2026-07-02T11:26:37.000Z

totally, first game back always special. hope he does well

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