Aftermathman,

France have not beaten us since that diabolical shambles in the world cup semi final in 1999. Sadly that is the match that sticks in our phsyche as we prepare for this weekends international in Lyon. Last year we belted the French in Paris with a similar score line to last Saturdays international against England. Since 1999 we have won convincingly four zip.

There is no doubt the French will be tough on their home turf, and as you say they have a formidable forward pack, and their backs, on their day can be destructive, unpredictable, and scintilating for any oppossing team.

Graham Henry has made 11 changes to the team that played England last Sunday. It should be a cracker.

Good luck to you guys for your game against Argentina. Last year Argentina gave us a fright in Bueness Aires and we only snuck home by six points.

GO HARD ALL BLACKS