Remember when Steve Hansen said last year that Julian Savea was "probably better" than Jonah Lomu?

It's the French that have the thing for starting revolutions but they were the victims of one this morning.

The All Blacks will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a nine-try demolition job of France in Cardiff.

Join Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray for a live chat as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 62-13 win over France in Cardiff.

South Africa have booked a Rugby World Cup semifinal spot for the first time in eight years after securing a late win over Wales at Twickenham.

Richie the Macaw has picked Argentina to win over Ireland in the quarter final of the Rugby World Cup.

Former All White Dr Ceri Evans joined the New Zealand camp alongside longtime mental-skills guru Gilbert Enoka ahead of this morning's clash.

By the time you read this the All Blacks should be in the semifinals. Now it's time to plan your party for the big game.

New Zealand will win their quarter-final over France if they exploit some 'suspect' defence, according to Sir Graham Henry

Michael Brown attempts to create the perfect rugby player from this year's crop at the Rugby World Cup.

Zinzan Brooke is suggesting New Zealand may be heading for an early World Cup exit if they don't lift their game.

It has been revealed just how close England came to benefiting from Gatland's coaching genius.

New Zealand will win their quarter final over France as long as they improve their work at the breakdown and scrum, says Sir Graham Henry.

The All Blacks are dismissing rumours of French players staging a mutiny against their coach, with Grant Fox saying it's a psychological ploy to unsettle the ABs.

There are an estimated 4500 New Zealanders in Cardiff supporting the All Blacks and more than 1500 of them congregated at a bar on Friday.

Before the quarterfinals begin tomorrow, the Herald on Sunday's Gregor Paul has named his team of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

New Zealanders' confidence in the All Blacks' ability to beat France in crucial rugby matches appears to have taken a hit.

"Hello" is about as far as his vocabulary stretches but Richie the Macaw lets his stomach do the squawking.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: All the latest news from the Rugby World Cup on the last day before the knockout stage begins.

The All Blacks' World Cup quarter-final defeat to France in 2007 made Richie McCaw into the captain he is today.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint-Andre and his players.

Auckland can learn a lot about hosting big sports events and New Zealand should heed the lasting damage of a housing collapse, writes Brian Gaynor.

I said to Richie McCaw, "Mate," I said, "at the end of the day there's no tomorrow if you don't go out and stuff the French."

A mutiny would be a disaster for most sides. Not the French, though - they seem to thrive on this sort of internal conflict and chaos.

Eliminated hosts deserve high praise for stunning standard of event so far.

With the quarter finals kicking off at 4am on Sunday morning, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight and the weekend.

Dan Carter has a cruel history at World Cups. Forced to swallow defeat in 2007, a ripped groin ruled him out in 2011. Will the star first five finally see glory?