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,

New Zealand rugby stars Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor are back on the team to face France after recovering from concussions. With their return, the All Blacks have made five changes from their previous lineup.

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.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson said on Thursday it was a difficult choice to start Beauden Barrett over Damian McKenzie at fly-half for this weekend's game with France in Paris.