All Blacks coach Graham Henry says his side played with "skill and dignity" in its 108-13 thumping of Portugal in Lyon.

"I think it was a really good occasion today," he told reporters. "The crowd really enjoyed the rugby, we're pleased with our guys. We started a little slower than last week and that was credit to the Portuguese but we got into a rhythm.

"I'm delighted the way the guys handled this particular game. They didn't get over-physical, they showed their skills and treated the opposition with a lot of dignity.

"I think it was a pretty good game all round and I hope the Portuguese are pleased. They seemed to be happy after the game."

Portugal coach Tomaz Morais called his side's loss as a proud day for rugby in his country and throughout the world.

"It is an excellent day for rugby in Portugal and rugby across the world," Morais said.

"Rugby has to evolve and only by playing the best can teams like Portugal do that. I don't think it was a disappointing game, it was a good spectacle and there was a great atmosphere in the stadium.

"Our goals for the game were very clear we knew we were playing against New Zealand, the greatest team in the world in recent years.

"They have beaten good teams by 70 or 80 points, but we scored a try and played very well. All the players that came back today came as survivors, we couldn't resist their physicality but we played rugby from the first to last.