"Beauden return" - Four All Blacks players who flopped and who should replace them

The prolific wing struck in the seventh and 71st minutes to hand new All Blacks boss Dave Rennie a winning start, moving within two tries of Doug Howlett's New Zealand record of 49.

Peter Lakai and outstanding scrum-half Cam Roigard, who crossed twice, were also on target for the hosts.

However, Six Nations champions France pushed the All Blacks all the way despite travelling without several leading names, including Antoine Dupont and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

Damian Penaud, Antoine Hastoy, Theo Attissogbe and Matthieu Jalibert all crossed for Les Bleus, who also had a second-half score ruled out following a Max Spring knock-on before Fabien Brau-Boirie touched down.

New Zealand now host Italy next weekend, while France travel to Australia.

Despite starting his tenure with a victory, Rennie may be tempted to make several changes following a performance that exposed some worrying weaknesses.

Here are four changes the All Blacks boss should consider.

Lord worked hard throughout but struggled to make a significant impact on proceedings.

The lock produced a solid carry around the half-hour mark and threw himself into contact on both sides of the ball, but there was little else to suggest his place should be guaranteed against Italy.

His second-row partner comfortably outshone him, and Rennie could use the next fixture as an opportunity to make a change.

Vaa'i would bring greater dynamism and physicality to the All Blacks pack.

With Italy likely to provide a significant challenge up front, his carrying ability and defensive presence could give New Zealand greater control in the tight exchanges.

Clarke certainly had his moments, including a clever draw and pass that helped create Peter Lakai's try.

However, he was relatively quiet compared to Will Jordan on the opposite wing and struggled to find opportunities in open space.

The powerful winger attempted to get involved closer to the breakdown, even taking on several pick-and-go carries, but he was replaced with 12 minutes remaining.

Fineanganofo deserves an opportunity from the start after replacing Clarke late in the contest.

The Italy clash feels like the perfect opportunity for Rennie to freshen up his back three and give another attacking option a chance to impress.

De Groot had the upper hand on Demba Bamba at scrum time and earned several penalties, but his overall performance was undermined by costly mistakes.

A needless high-tackle penalty deep inside his own 22 invited pressure, while he failed to capitalise on two promising opportunities close to the French line.

His knock-on from a difficult pass summed up a frustrating evening.

Numia could be handed a start against Italy as Rennie looks to assess his front-row options.

De Groot remains an important player for the All Blacks, but this fixture provides an opportunity to build greater depth at loosehead prop.

This was an unusually error-strewn performance from McKenzie.

The normally electric playmaker produced several loose passes and ambitious offloads without delivering the attacking return usually associated with his game.

New Zealand struggled for control at times, and Rennie may decide a change is needed at fly-half.

Barrett's experience could be exactly what New Zealand need after such a chaotic opening performance.

The veteran would offer greater control and game management against Italy, while also giving McKenzie an opportunity to reset after a difficult opening round.

Rennie has started his All Blacks reign with a victory, but the narrow nature of the win against a depleted France side means changes are likely.

Italy should not be underestimated, but the second round also offers New Zealand an opportunity to test their depth before tougher challenges arrive later in the Nations Championship.

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