France scored three tries early in the second half to beat the Blues 38-15 at North Harbour Stadium.
Halfback Jean Marc Doussain kicked well, landing three conversions and four penalty goals.
Ill-discipline by the Blues meant the French led 12-3 at the break and then ran away with the game in the second half scoring four tries in total.
Captain James Parsons and George Moala scored the tries for the Blues.
