Pictures from the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final match between New Zealand and France.

Herald reporter Jared Savage joins the Kiwi fans travelling from London to Cardiff for this morning's Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Spontaneous outbursts of the French National Anthem La Marseillaise are happening on the streets of Cardiff before the knockout quarterfinal match between France and the All Blacks.

Images of the 2015 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and France in Cardiff.

New Zealand will win their quarter-final over France if they exploit some 'suspect' defence, according to Sir Graham Henry

The All Blacks are dismissing rumours of French players staging a mutiny against their coach, with Grant Fox saying it's a psychological ploy to unsettle the ABs.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint-Andre and his players.

French rugby has been mad for years. Here's just a few recent follies!

According to reports in France, Les Bleus have turned backs on Philippe Saint-Andre ahead of quarter-final against All Blacks.

Warnings about French foul play followed them up to the last World Cup in New Zealand.

We've got lots of opinions about French rugby. So what do the French think of the All Blacks and other rivals?

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.

Pound for pound, the All Blacks are going to put a better team on the park, writes Gregor Paul.

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.

When France gave the All Blacks a hell of a fight.

Photo of French player appearing to shoulder-barge coach adds to fears squad is in disarray.

OPINION: The French are as much hung up on 2007 as New Zealanders are, writes Gregor Paul.

For Kiwi Genevieve Gibson and her French fiance Fabien Le Gall, this weekend's quarter-final clash between the All Blacks and France is a different kind of test.

Joe Moody's arrival from NZ as a replacement for Tony Woodcock means the All Blacks are back to full fitness as they prepare for their date with destiny.

France and World Cups equal glory and disaster and if you love an epic, it's time to revel in what we are about to receive, writes Chris Rattue.

Ever since the draw was made - some time last century - the World Cup was destined to march back in time to pit the All Blacks against France in a Cardiff quarterfinal.

It's France - could it be any other nation? The All Blacks will once again face their World Cup nemesis in a quarter-final in Cardiff.

France is the first team to reach the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after beating Canada 41-18 in their Pool D match.

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool D clash between France and Canada.

A bonus-point victory was the best thing France took away from the Olympic Stadium after struggling to put away a limited Romania side 38-11 today.