France will play Australia over three Tests in the summer Down Under next year.
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists the only way his players will improve is by playing teams like New Zealand.
New Zealand completed a 3-0 series victory over France after prevailing 24-9 in the final Test at New Plymouth.
New Zealand have made five changes in personnel ahead of the third and final Test against France in New Plymouth.
France have made eight changes for the third and final Test against New Zealand in New Plymouth on Saturday.
France internationals Frederic Michalak and Louis Picamoles have been ruled out of the final Test against New Zealand.
Daniel Carter has recovered from a hand injury and will start for New Zealand in the third Test against France.
New Zealand ran in three tries as they cruised past France with a 30-0 victory in Christchurch on Saturday.
New Zealand have made one change ahead of Saturday's second Steinlager Series Test match in Christchurch.
France have named Frederic Michalak at fly-half for Saturday's second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.
France powered to a 38-15 win over the Blues in a historic midweek fixture in Albany.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has told his side not to underestimate France despite their poor RBS Six Nations.
Camille Lopez will earn his first cap for France when they play their opening Test against New Zealand in Auckland.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named Aaron Cruden at fly-half in his team to face France at Eden Park.
Mathieu Bastareaud is intent on proving his worth to France in Saturday's opening Test against New Zealand.
England got their IRB Junior World Championship off to a winning start with a dogged 30-6 victory over the hosts France.
Clermont hooker Benjamin Kayser has confirmed he will be fit for France's tour of New Zealand this summer.
Clermont scrum-half Morgan Parra has been ruled out of France's tour to New Zealand because of injury.
France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has named eight uncapped players in his squad for next month's tour of New Zealand.
France wing Vincent Clerc has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.