It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
France halfback Morgan Parra will lead his side for their final Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.
France captain Guilhem Guirado will sit out the tour of New Zealand next month, with Jacques Brunel making a series of calls that may draw criticism.
With regular captain Guilhem Guirado injured, bruising centre Mathieu Bastareaud will lead France in their Six Nations clash with Wales.