For most fans, a 47-21 victory in the first game of the world cup would be acceptable.
The French supporters however are not like most fans.
Marc Leivremont's men are already under pressure after the result against Japan flattered their actual performance, no doubt the cause for the number of changes to the team that lined up in North Harbour last week; no fewer than seven in the forwards alone.
Ringing the changes is not unusual for the French, but with a crunch match against New Zealand around the corner, a performance is vital.
Lievremont is not one for shying away from the media, and has been outwardly critical of his experienced players, especially Dimitri Yachvilli who has been subsequently dropped in favour of Morgan Parra.
Canada though should not provide enough of a challenge for les Bleus as the blue machine looks to move on through the group.
Canada were impressive in defeating the imposing force of
Tonga but would have to pull out something spectacular if they're to get a result against the French.
The one area Canada could look to expose is at the breakdown.
France gave up 16 turnovers in the defeat of Japan and will look to rectify that against the Canadians.
Possession is what the French thrive on and will be able to play their expansive brand of rugby with ball in hand.
Overall, while Canada will try their best, they will have an eye on the fixture against Japan as their main focus.
That should allow the French to secure the victory with ease, though they too will be looking ahead to the crunch group game against the All-Blacks.
Result: France win by 30 points
Verdict: Bonus points will be the first priority for the French, with a performance similarly critical. Expect the French fans and media alike to be on Lievremont's case if his side are anything less than dominant and clinical.
Key Players: France - Morgan Parra “ Having been promoted ahead of Yachvilli, Parra will be keen to show everyone what he can do. Parra will need to be faster at the breakdown, dictate play and provide quicker ball to the midfield to unlock the stars in the backs division.
Key Players: Canada “ DTH Van Der Merwe - the Glasgow back ran well against Tonga and will look to do the same against Les Blues, while trying to capitalise on the slowness of some of the older French backs.
France: 15 Damien Traille, 14 Vincent Clerc, 13 David Marty, 12 Maxime Mermoz, 11 Aurélien Rougerie (c), 10 Francois Trinh-Duc, 9 Morgan Parra, 8 Louis Picamoles, 7 Julien Bonnaire, 6 Fulgence Ouedraogo, 5 Romain, Millo-Chluski, 4 Pascale Papé, 3 Luc Ducalcon, 2 William Servat, 1 Jean-Baptiste Poux Poux.
Replacements: 16 Guilhem Guirado, 17 Fabien Barcella, 18 Julien Pierre, 19 Imanol Harinordoquy, 20 Dimitri Yachvili, 21 Fabrice Estebanez, 22 Maxime Médard.
Canada: 15 James Pritchard, 14 Ciaran Hearn, 13 DTH van der Merwe, 12 Ryan Smith, 11 Phil Mackenzie, 10 Ander Monro, 9 Ed Fairhurst, 8 Aaron Carpenter, 7 Chauncey O'Toole, 6 Adam Kleeberger, 5 Jamie Cudmore, 4 Jebb Sinclair, 3 Jason Marshall, 2 Pat Riordan (c), 1 Hubert Buydens.
Replacements: 16 Ryan Hamilton, 17 Scott Franklin, 18 Tyler Hotson, 19 Nanyak Dala, 20 Sean White, 21 Nathan Hirayama, 22 Conor Trainor.
