All Blacks Defeat France 14-10

Analyst Written on June 21, 2009

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 20: Piri Weepu of the All Blacks leads the haka before the Second Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and France at Westpac Stadium on June 20, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

(Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

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Tanerau Latimer had a brilliant game at open side, with the balance of the All Black loose forward trio looking more apparent.

The backs had a much improved performance, and even though Donald struggled at times, particularly with his kicking, the impact of the Hurricanes midfield of Conrad Smith and Ma’a Nonu was almost game-breaking. Not only with ball in hand, but on the central channel where many of the All Blacks high balls eventuated.

For France, to be fair, to finish within four points when they never really looked in a position to imply their game plan on the All Blacks was a magnificent performance.

By virtue of this, they won the Dave Gallaher Cup for the first time since its inception in 2000.

It has been revealed that the All Black coaches purposely did not inform the team regarding the six point margin required for the side to retain the cup, saying that it would have distracted the side from the game at hand.

Earlier in the cups history, it was decided by the winner of the first calendar match between the sides.

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