New Zealand's path to the World Cup final against France at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday!
Pool A matches
September 9, Auckland (Eden Park): NEW ZEALAND 41 TONGA 10
Richard Kahui and Israel Dagg scored two tries each as New Zealand kicked off their campaign with a six tries to one romp over the Tongans. The All Blacks had the match in their keeping with a 29-3 half-time lead.
September 16, Hamilton: NEW ZEALAND 83 JAPAN 7
The All Blacks, missing Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Mils Muliaina, ran in 13 tries against the hapless Brave Blossoms with Sonny Bill Williams and Kahui each nabbing a brace of tries and fly-half Colin Slade landing nine conversions.
September 24, Auckland (Eden Park): NEW ZEALAND 37 FRANCE 17
The two finalists met in this pool game where Les Bleus began confidently but were ultimately no match for the All Blacks, who won five tries to two with Dagg scoring a brace and Carter kicking three conversions, a drop-goal and a penalty. Skipper McCaw played his 100th Test.
October 2, Wellington: NEW ZEALAND 79 CANADA 15
The unbeaten All Blacks topped their pool with a 12 tries to two romp over the Canadians. Wing Zac Guildford ran in four tries in what has so far been his only appearance at the tournament.
Knock-out matches
Quarterfinal
October 9, Auckland (Eden Park): NEW ZEALAND 33 ARGENTINA 10
Scrumhalf Piri Weepu, taking over the kicking in the absence of sidelined Carter, landed seven penalties in a torrid contest. Argentina restricted the home side to just two tries, both in the final quarter of the game, while the Pumas crossed the line once to briefly lead in the first half. Full-back Mils Muliaina played his 100th Test.
Semifinal
October 16, Auckland (Eden Park): NEW ZEALAND 20 AUSTRALIA 6
The All Blacks overwhelmed Australia in the physical and tactical exchanges to remain unbeaten at their Eden Park fortress since 1994. Centre Ma'a Nonu scored the only try of a brutal match in the sixth minute and shut down the Wallaby threat with dominant work in the set-pieces and in defence.
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