It was Champagne rugby by the All Blacks backs against France but they were toasting their forwards afterwards.

Chris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' 62-13 demolition of France this morning.

A stunning win was met with a muted response by the All Blacks this morning.

Early ABs nerves made way for high levels of confidence and some great gifs, and a punch somehow became a "push with a fist".

Remember when Steve Hansen said last year that Julian Savea was "probably better" than Jonah Lomu?

The All Blacks will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a nine-try demolition job of France in Cardiff.

Join Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray for a live chat as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 62-13 win over France in Cardiff.

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.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

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.

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.

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.

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.