New Zealand’s demolition of France draws line through 2007 calamity | Graham Henry

The All Blacks were superb in their quarter-final, presenting closure at last for the defeat in Cardiff eight years ago, but the fallen Celtic nations can exit with their heads held high after a weekend where the joy of the game shone throughIt may not have been a good weekend for the three Celtic nations in terms of results, but they will have gained respect around the rugby world after a quarter-final round where the sheer joy of playing the game shone through. Wales and Scotland were within minutes of making the semi-finals, and while Ireland came up against an Argentina side at the top of …