All Blacks slam France by nine tries (Rugby)

New Zealand inflicted the heaviest defeat suffered by France in more than a century of international rugby when they strolled to a 61-10 in the second test on Saturday.

Inspired by a dominant forward display, the All Blacks followed up last week's 42-11 win in Auckland with a ruthless nine-try demolition to eclipse their 54-7 win over the French in 1999, which was the Tricolors' previous highest defeat.

Wing Joe Rokocoko scored two tries while hooker Anton Oliver, scrumhalf Byron Kelleher, fullback Leon MacDonald, centre Isaia Toeava, flanker Jerry Collins, replacement Keven Mealamu and flyhalf Nick Evans all crossed once each for New Zealand.

Wing Julien Laharrague scored a consolation try for the French, who paid an embarrassing price for arriving in New Zealand without most of their top players.