France won an historical match with Australia, but was defeated (0–3) by All Black's led by Don Clarke.

French players were criticised for their anger: some matches were interrupted by brawls.

In the match with South Canterbury, the referee sanctioned many French fouls and expelled the captain Michel Crauste, who had violently tackled Eddie Smith.

[2] Scores and results list France team's points tally first.

Michel Vannier, Claude Lacaze Henri Rancoule, Guy Boniface, André Boniface, Guy Calvo, Jean Piqué, Jean-Vincent Dupuy Pierre Albaladejo, Pierre Lacroix, Guy Camberabero Pierre Cazals, Jean Laudouar, Amédée Domenech, Gerard Bouguyon, Jean-Pierre Saux, Michel Crauste, François Moncla (c), Michel Celaya, Roland Lefevre, Jacques Rollet, Marcel Cassiede