New Zealand crushed France 45-6 off almost flawless kicking by flyhalf Daniel Carter, who also scored one of four second-half tries in the bruising encounter on Saturday.
The All Blacks’ other tries came from Rodney So’oialo, Jerry Collins, Byron Kelleher and substitute Ma’a Nonu. Carter converted four tries and four penalties.
France’s points came from the boot of Frederic Michalak from two penalties in the first 11 minutes.
New Zealand 45 – (Rodney So’oialo, Jerry Collins, Daniel Carter, Byron Kelleher, Ma’a Nonu tries; Carter 4 penalties, 4 conversions)
France 6 – (Frederic Michalak 2 penalties). Halftime: 19-6.