All Blacks hold title chase

All Blacks hold title chase

AUCKLAND - New Zealand ended the long wait of 24 years after beating France 8-7 to win the 2011 Rugby World Cup trophy for the second time.

All Blacks, who won the first trophy in 1987 when the same team that beat France at Eden Park, but was forced to work hard by Les Bleus previously considered by the observers will not be able to provide a challenge to New Zealand.

Veteran, Tony Woodcock commit only try to All Blacks while substitute, Stephen Donald completed the second-half penalty to put the All Blacks ahead of eight points.

France is a lot of play in their own area in the first half rose by captain Thierry Dusautoir before Francois Trinh-Duc added two further points through 'conversion', but it could not prevent New Zealand from winning.

''It's hard for me to say. I was happy with every single player who played today. We've never been under such pressure, but we survive until the end of the game.

''You must be a hero if you want to win this championship, believes team-mate and make sure you do the assignment. All players more than 30 people including management, they all have done their respective roles

''All the people around New Zealand has given strong support to this team since six weeks ago, quite happy to respond to support, "said All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw.

For the French captain, Dusautoir, he said, even if they lose, they have given the fierce opposition to New Zealand.

''I'm very happy with what my friends do in this World Cup. We reached the final and satisfied with the offerings that we provide though sadly not in favor of our decision, "said Dusautoir. - AFP