All Blacks face World Cup nemesis France

New Zealand do not have fond memories of facing France but now is the time for hosts to put these ghosts behind them.

New Zealand

New Zealand have a score to settle after being knocked out of the Rugby World Cup by France four years ago and in the 1999 semi-finals. 

Belinda Henley reports for Al Jazeera from Auckland before their Pool A clash.

Source: Al Jazeera

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