New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago. The pair have successfully completed head injury assessment protocols and were included in the team named on Thursday,

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.

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.