New Zealand rugby coach Graham Henry has made three changes from the team that beat England 19-6 for Saturday's Test against France in Marseille.

Prop Neemia Tialata wins his 41st cap in place of Owen Franks, blindside flanker Jerome Kaino comes in for Adam Thomson, and Cory Jane takes Zac Guildford's slot on the right wing.

On Tuesday, France coach Marc Lievremont recalled veteran centre Yannick Jauzion and flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo.

Both sides are in good recent form, with France beating World Cup holder South Africa 20-13 and thrashing Samoa 43-5.

New Zealand head to Stade Velodrome on the back of consecutive wins against Australia, Wales, Italy and England.

New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore, Neemia Tialata, Brad Thorn, Tom Donnelly, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Kieran Read. Reserves: Corey Flynn, Owen Franks, Anthony Boric, Tanerau Latimer, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Luke McAlister.

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