The Blues will become the first New Zealand Super Rugby team to play an international touring side when they host France during their tour in June.

A match against the Blues at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium on June 11 has been included for the France tour.

France will also play the All Blacks in test matches at Auckland on June 8, Christchurch on June 15 and New Plymouth on June 22.

Meanwhile the Blues will play the Highlanders at 6:35pm today while the Brumbies host the Kings at 8:40pm.

At 5:10am tomorrow the Sharks meet the Crusaders.

Story by: Akuila Cama