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Sergio Parisse is furious with World Rugby's decision to call off Italy's match against New Zealand due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Saturday's Pool C decider between England and France will not take place due to bad weather set to hit Tokyo.
The All Blacks won by 62 points on Sunday, but their first-half performance against Namibia enraged head coach Steve Hansen.
New Zealand made it three wins from as many games at the Rugby World Cup, needing a big second half to thrash Namibia.
Jordie Barrett will demonstrate his versatility by stepping in to take over as fly-half when New Zealand play minnows Namibia.
New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to make his return from injury against Namibia.
New Zealand blew Canada away with a ruthless performance, scoring four tries in nine minutes at the start of the second half.
Nine-try New Zealand put Canada to the sword with a ruthless display, showing no mercy in Oita.
Even Beauden Barrett's standards can be improved by a sibling rivalry, according to Steve Hansen, as they prepare for Canada.
The Barrett siblings become just the second trio of brothers to start in a World Cup match after the Tongan Vunipola brothers in 1995.
New Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on."
A penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus.
Six minutes of first-half brilliance against South Africa underlined why New Zealand are Rugby World Cup favourites once again.
Kieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener.
South Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game.
Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.
