"France will take the low road, through Europe in the last eight, and New Zealand the high after the All Blacks made a mess of the French experiment to play Morgan Parra, a scrum half, at No10.
"Richie McCaw's 100th cap was a major milestone, but the game was a molehill. Both teams will qualify, but France go on chastened.
As long as they had the ball, there was no reason to doubt the experiment......And then New Zealand seized the ball and the night turned dark."
Eric Janssen, a southern hemisphere rugby fan and commentator, also wrote in the Telegraph that the All Black win should scare other top tier teams.
"Sleeping easy England, Scotland and Argentina?
"Trust not - and you shouldn't be after that powerhouse performance by the All Blacks at Eden Park. One of you will be facing New Zealand on Oct 9, so have a bungy jump or throw a dwarf while you can."
"Mostly massive upfront and dazzling at the back, New Zealand toyed with the French at times. And that would have put into stark perspective all the plaudits and OTT celebrations after Australia and England's silly romps over willing but ultimately pathetic opposition over the past two days."
Matt Lloyd, of The Independent, was at Eden Park and said that the All Blacks looked "ominous".
"The All Blacks beat France with an ominous display that was a worthy tribute to their remarkable captain.
"The man of the match, Israel Dagg, scored twice but Auckland belonged to Richie McCaw, three times the world player of the year, who celebrated becoming the first New Zealander to win 100 caps.
"McCaw could not have asked for a better result and he was clearly moved when he received a silver commemorative cap after the final whistle from the former All Black captain Jock Hobbs, who retired as chairman of the NZRU due to illness.
"McCaw is hoping he will be collecting more silverware here in four weeks' time, and after this display from his team there will be few able to see anyone stopping him."
The BBC's Alistair Eykyn also lauded the All Blacks.
"It was a destructive performance from New Zealand, who have now declared their hand. We have seen the real All Black side, and even their doubters must recognise that it is a genuine force to be reckoned with.
"The victory will parachute them into the arguably tougher 'southern hemisphere' section of the knockout stages.
"Argentina, South Africa and Australia are likely to lie in wait.
"The French path now becomes a familiar one, with the prospect of a quarter-final against England or Scotland, and most likely Ireland or Wales in the semis."
Meanwhile, Australia's Sydney Morning Herald said the All Blacks win was emphatic.
"The All Blacks controlled all but the opening 10 minutes to part exorcise the demons of their stunning quarter-final exit to the French at the 2007 World Cup.
"New Zealand, champing to deliver a Webb Ellis Cup to their rugby-obsessed homeland after 24 years of failure, made a powerful statement that they are the team to beat.
"It was also a fitting reward for McCaw, the All Black described by coach Graham Henry as "an inspiration to New Zealanders."
