Rugby World Cup 2015: New Zealand thrash France 62-13

Summary

Quarter-final result: New Zealand 62-13 France
Retallick, Milner-Skudder, Savea 3, Kaino, Read, Kerr-Barlow 2 tries
Picamoles try, Spedding, Parra pens, Parra con for France
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New Zealand 62-13 Francepublished at 22:30
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Ben Dirs was the man struggling to keep count with the All Blacks' tries for the BBC tonight.
His report has just landed on the site.
Sample quote: "While the French simply did not have the requisite talent or a game-plan to trouble New Zealand, the performance of Steve Hansen's side was undoubtedly the most impressive of the tournament so far."
I think that just about sums this evening up.
See you tomorrow for some Ireland v Argentina and Scotland v Australia.
Bye for now.
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Postpublished at 22:25 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
It was a massive performance from New Zealand, but this was a France team that clocked off early in the second half.
Remember the end of the Six Nations earlier this year? This is a France team that celebrated a 20-point defeat like a victory., external
The Springboks will be far less amenable.
If South Africa struggled against the offloading and quick recycling of Japan though....they have not seen anything yet.
Postpublished at 22:16 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
New Zealand's run continuespublished at 22:16 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
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New Zealand love a World Cup.
They have progressed to the semi-finals of the tournament for the seventh time, more than any other team.
Semi-finalpublished at 22:00
That semi-final next weekend is a lip-smacking, mouth-water of a match.
Here are the details.
Saturday 24 October, New Zealand v South Africa, 16:00 BST, Twickenham
Savea equals most tries in RWCspublished at 22:10 BST 17 October 2015
Julian Savea's hat-trick takes his tries total at World Cups to 15, equaling the number scored by Bryan Habana & Jonah Lomu.
Coach reactionpublished at 22:09
New Zealand 62-13 France
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre: "Congratulations to New Zealand
"The fans are disappointed like us, but we did the maximum we could do, we worked hard over the last three months, but New Zealand punished each of our mistakes."
Coach reactionpublished at 22:05
New Zealand 62-13 France
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New Zealand coach Steve Hansen:"It was a very, very pleasing performance. Everyone from 1-23 brought something to the game and it was nice to get a little monkey off our backs.
"We can't wait for the semi-finals, South Africa are a great team and we enjoy playing them."
Nonu leading the waypublished at 22:01
Julian Savea may have been the stand-out performer - but centre Ma'a Nonu was not far behind for the All Blacks.
Nonu had 11 carries, beat six defenders and made three clean breaks - all team-high totals.
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'Saint-Andre booed'published at 22:01 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
Denis Hickie
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 live
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Philippe Saint-Andre has been roundly booed here and copped a lot of flak. It's not the way he wanted to bow out. The new France coach Guy Noves faces a huge challenge. He will be trying to take control of the players and the structures."
'Wake up call'published at 21:55 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
Denis Hickie
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 live
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If this result and performance does not serve as a wake up call for French rugby then nothing will."
New Zealand 62-13 Francepublished at 21:53
Ireland's 24-9 win over France last weekend has taken a bit of a hit on the exchange rate today.
Suddenly it looks distinctly under par.
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'Wonderful'published at 21:50 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live
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That was wonderful to watch. New Zealand can't expect it to go their way every time but let's enjoy what was a tremendous performance. They won't be getting ahead of themselves because there's nothing South Africa like more than to hear how well one of their opponents have done ahead of playing them."
New Zealand 62-13 Francepublished at 21:50
Ben Dirs
BBC Sport at the Millennium Stadium
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French fans started streaming towards the exits after 65 minutes and a stream soon turned into a torrent. This might be the best thing that could have happened to French rugby, because you simply can't ignore marmalisations such as this. The French - and their outdated rugby philosophy - have been utterly humiliated.
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Full-timepublished at 21:46 BST 17 October 2015
New Zealand 62-13 France
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New Zealand 62-13 Francepublished at 79 mins
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Ma'a Nonu scampers in surely for try number 10... NO!
The centre contrives to drop the ball over the line. Full credit for some excellent cover defence from Alex Dumoulin back in off the bench.