New Zealand 61 France 10

Jun 9th. The day had finally arrived - I get to watch the mighty All Blacks on their own turf at the 'Cake Tin' - WestPac stadium in Wellington. The much anticipated drubbing didn't quite materialise as France took a 3-0 lead. Normal service was resumed though and Frances defence at times looked about as effective as the Maginot Line. The highlight of the game was when the Caveman (Chebal) for France dipped his shoulder into Ali Williams who was tackling him, Ali Williams came off a lot worse and was dazed and bloody which meant the end of his game. It ended up a bit of a clinic and it was a shame that it wasn't much more than a training exercise. Anyway it was a great experience to be there in a near full house. Pictures (Left) - The Haka, (Right) - Evans kicks off the match