Israel Dagg passes the ball as he is tackled by France's Alexis Palisson. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Richard Kahui is tackled by France's Maxime Medard. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Aaron Cruden leaves the field injured. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

France's Maxime Medard is tackled by Owen Franks. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Stephen Donald lines up his successful kick at goal. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Israel Dagg and France's Maxime Mermoz compete to win the ball. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

France's Alexis Palisson is tackled by Richie McCaw. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Jerome Kaino helps up France's Imanol Harinordoquy as his teammates celebrate. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

France's Imanol Harinordoquy reacts after his team's loss. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

The All Blacks jumpo for joy at the final whistle. Photo Reuters : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Brad Thorn and Richie McCaw savour the victory. : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Richie McCaw holds up the Webb Ellis trophy as teammates celebrate. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Richie McCaw holds up the Webb Ellis trophy as teammates celebrate. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup

Cory Jane and Israel Dagg make "snow angels" in confetti as they celebrate beating France. REUTERS/Nigel Marple : Photos: All Blacks win Rugby World Cup