In June 2018, France played a three-test series against New Zealand as part of the 2018 mid-year rugby union tests.

[2] On 27 May, Sébastien Taofifenua was called up to the squad to replace the injured Eddy Ben Arous.

[4] Coaching team: Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

[5] Liam Coltman and Akira Ioane were included in the squad as precautionary injury cover.

On 1 June, Sonny Bill Williams was ruled out of the series due to a knee injury.