The All Blacks have cleared their first hurdle of the season, sweeping France in three tests. But how much can be taken out a series that didn't feature any the top French players? A bit, considering how many new test players we have and that we now know how deep the French talent pool runs.

Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a 76th-minute try on test debut to seal New Zealand's 29-19 win over France, completing a series sweep 3-0. The All Blacks rallied from 19-8 down in the first half,