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Semi-final MAGIC 🪄 | France v New Zealand | Junior World Championship | Full Match Replay

A win by the tightest of margins! 😮‍💨

A win by the tightest of margins! 😮‍💨 France waited until the final minutes of the game to take the lead and ultimately, the win in the semi-final against the Baby Blacks at the Junior World Championship 2026. Les Bleuets will now move on to compete in the final against the BabyBoks this Saturday. Watch the full game between France and New Zealand on catch-up #Rugby #WorldRugbyJuniors #Highlights #France #NewZealand #LesBleuets #BabyBlacks #JuniorWorldChampionship #Juniors SUBSCRIBE to World Rugby on YouTube! Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby

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