 The series started with a convincing 52–11 win in Auckland, followed by a 26–13 win in Wellington, even with France down a man for 70 minutes after a controversial red card to fullback Benjamin Fall.The series ended in Dunedin, where the All Blacks with a much changed side from the first tests, ran out 49–14 victors.During the 2018 Rugby Championship, Hansen led his side to a 6th Championship title, winning five games.