All Blacks are prepared for the French

Kieran Read says the All Blacks are prepared for multiple approaches from France when the two teams meet in their quarter-final on Saturday.

France have caused New Zealand trouble in the past in World Cups and Read knows what to expect from the forwards and backs.

Read said: "I think they will come with a blend. They have very strong forwards, who are really strong around the breakdown area. They will come hard at us there, but they have got some flair in their backline and some pretty classy midfielders. So, I am sure they will mix it up.

"You've got to prepare for the old French flair. We are preparing for the top French team to turn up this weekend and I am sure that's what we are going to get."

"They have been playing some pretty good rugby throughout this World Cup and they have some pretty good leaders."

"Here we have two teams that are very passionate about World Cup rugby and it's going to be one hell of a battle."