Writing for the New Zealand Herald, former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick salutes the Kiwis' performance against France on Saturday.
"I have to say I was a happy hooker last night. The French started strongly, the All Blacks weathered the storm and then exploited the French deficiencies in this crucial Rugby World Cup clash.
The scrum was good, the lineout was good and they had three opportunities in the first half and took them all. It was like in the Tri Nations - they pressed the boot down on the throat and kept it there.
"They worked hard at the breakdown, a key point of contact in this World Cup, and really out-muscled the French there; demonstrably so, winning the game."
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