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The midfield miracle of Nonu and Smith
Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith will play their 60th test tomorrow morning. As records go, this is arguably going to be the one that stands for the longest.
Nerves taut against the French
New Zealanders' confidence in the All Blacks' ability to beat France in crucial rugby matches appears to have taken a hit.
How 2007 shock helped McCaw's captaincy
The All Blacks' World Cup quarter-final defeat to France in 2007 made Richie McCaw into the captain he is today.
RWC: Seven things you need to know
With the quarter finals kicking off at 4am on Sunday morning, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight and the weekend.
Marshall: My one concern for the ABs
COMMENT: If All Blacks can't solidify that scrum and dominate, then France may have an advantage, writes Justin Marshall.
French farce no surprise
"I had to laugh when I heard the French had 'discreetly dismissed' Philippe Saint-Andre and were coaching themselves, writes Richard Loe.
The Instagram World Cup
Thanks to Instagram, All Blacks fans are getting a completely new look at the Rugby World Cup.
Manhire: Why France will beat us
COMMENT: Are we battle-hardened going in to the third part of the trilogy, again in Cardiff, another eight years and 11 days on? Maybe, maybe not.
RWC: ABs beat France in yellow cards
Warnings about French foul play followed them up to the last World Cup in New Zealand.
RWC: Ex-coach captures passion of French
We've got lots of opinions about French rugby. So what do the French think of the All Blacks and other rivals?
RWC: Hansen reassures All Blacks fans
Near the end of a 15-minute inquisition on a variety of topics, including the Rainbow Warrior, Hansen effectively said - don't worry, everything is going to plan.
Moody to face France
Joe Moody has topped a whirlwind week by being rushed straight into the All Blacks team to play France.
RWC: ABs' coaches stay cool under pressure
Pressure was the demon that not only killed the All Black players at the 2007 World Cup, it got to the coaching panel, too.
It won't matter who French pick now
Pound for pound, the All Blacks are going to put a better team on the park, writes Gregor Paul.
RWC: Seven things you need to know
After a two day hiatus - and a big weekend of quarter-final rugby to prepare for - Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know.
RWC: Five Frenchmen to fear
We look at the French players who may wield the greatest influence in Sunday morning's World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks at Cardiff.
Five things for the All Blacks to do in Swansea
The All Blacks are camped out in Swansea ahead of their quarter-final match against France this weekend. We've lined up a few things for them to do in the run-up to the this important challenge.
The best World Cup quote
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Timaru-born France prop Uini Atonio cracks wise while rest of squad works out what to do about the haka.
RWC: Ghost of 2011 quarter-final haunts Burger
Schalk Burger's eternally beaming face briefly gave way to a deep frown yesterday when asked what lessons had been learned from the 2011 World Cup defeat to Australia in New Zealand that might help....
Gregor Paul: Why Nigel Owens is right referee for All Blacks v France
Either Wayne Barnes or Craig Joubert would have caused bitterness on the field, writes Gregor Paul.
Chris Rattue: This World Cup is a mess
COMMENT: Here's a confession - I have a lot of trouble supporting my own body weight while watching most rugby matches.
RWC: All Blacks are slow starters
If the All Blacks find themselves in a tight contest with France at halftime on Sunday morning, it won't be time to panic.
Sense of fear welcomed by All Blacks
The missing ingredient for the All Blacks at this World Cup has been a genuine sense of fear.
Romano up for physical French confrontation
Sudden-death matches can bring out the best, and the worst, in players, and All Blacks lock Luke Romano is preparing to fight fire with fire against France in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.