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The All Blacks, installed as 1-7 favourites to send the hosts crashing out of their own tournament, raced into a 13-0 lead through a try from Luke McAlister and the boot of Dan Carter.

But in shades of the 1999 semi-final, France staged a remarkable second-half comeback that ensured New Zealand's agonising wait for World Cup glory must continue for at least another four years.

Stade Francais fly-half Lionel Beauxis booted two penalties to give Les Bleus hope - and when Thierry Dusautoir crossed in the 55th minute, the match was blown wide open.

Rodney So'oialo barged over to give New Zealand some breathing space. But Yannick Jauzion finished a Frederic Michalak break, and Jean-Baptiste Elissalde converted to win the match.