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Seven players may be having their first start for the All Blacks in Saturday's third Lipovitan-D Test against France in Hamilton, but nothing changes in the side's intent to continue building its game.

Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau has extended his contract in DHL Super Rugby Pacific until the end of 2026.

Fighting back from a 3-17 deficit 20 minutes into the game, the All Blacks emerged with a thrilling 23-20 Bledisloe Cup win at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday.

Supporters will get a first glance at the All Blacks' short-term and longer-term futures when a side with 12 starting changes meets Australia in their second Bledisloe Cup Test of the season in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon.