All Blacks convert football-mad city of Marseille

September 03, 2007

The mighty New Zealand rugby team were given a rousing reception in the southern port city of Marseille when they arrived on Sunday ahead of the World Cup. Thousands of locals turned out to cheer on the overwhelming tournament favorites, the All Blacks, who face Italy at Marseille's Stade Velodrome on Saturday. Images and soundbites of the welcoming ceremony, including a message in French to fans from All Blacks captain Ritchie McCaw.