Romanian captain Sorin Socol has admitted he was surprised at the manner in which the All Blacks contested the breakdown in Toulouse.
New Zealand recorded a resounding 85-8 win over Romania on Saturday afternoon, with a welter of ominously well-finished tries.
After a quiet week that included a two-day break away from rugby the All Blacks will travel South West to the French city of Toulouse.
Romania lock Sorin Socol will captain Romania against New Zealand in Toulouse on Saturday after being restored to the second row.
Romania will look to their forward strength on Tuesday as they hope to dominate Portugal and record their first win of the World Cup.
The battle of the Pool C underdogs will see Romania take on Portugal in Toulouse on Tuesday, as both sides seek their maiden win.
Romanian coach Daniel Santamans has made several changes to his side, including a new captain, for their game with Portugal on Tuesday.
Romanian centre Ionut Tofan has been forced to return home for surgery on a torn bicep, and will be replaced by Stefan Ciuntu.
Scotland gained all five points on offer on Tuesday with a 42-0 win over Romania, but it was an error-ridden display by Frank Hadden's men.
A disappointed Sorin Socol admitted his side failed to deal with the pressure Scotland applied on them in their 42-0 defeat on Tuesday.
The RWC roadshow continues on Tuesday when Scotland take on Romania in the familiar surroundings of Murrayfield in a Pool C clash.
Romania coach Daniel Santamans has shown faith in the starting XV that lost 24-18 to Italy last week, for the match against Scotland.
Petru Balan has been forced to pull out of Romania's Rugby World Cup squad because of a knee injury and will be replaced by Paulica Ion.
Romanian captain Sorin Socol was far from happy in the aftermath of his side's 24-18 defeat to Italy in Marseille on Wednesday.
Italy grabbed a 24-18 win from their match against Romania in Marseille on Wednesday, but there was little for Azzurri fans to crow about.
Romania do not hold many World Cup records, but their full back Iulian Dumitras has the honour of holding a very rare record indeed.
Italy know that the only way is up when they take on Romania in Marseille on Wednesday in their second Pool C clash of the tournament.
Romanian head coach Daniel Santamans has selected a strong side for their opening World Cup game against Italy in Marseille.
Romanian centre, Romeo Gontineac, is embarking on his fourth World Cup, and does so with the support of his family firmly behind him.
Sorin Socol has relaxed into the role of Romanian captain and is ready to lead his side, with a third place finish in Pool C the goal.
Romania captain Sorin Socol has admitted he will feel immense pride when he leads the Oaks at the World Cup in France.
Romania's fortunes have been intrinsically linked with France, both on and off the pitch, giving Daniel Santamans cause for optimism.
