great stuff guys, and Neil the only jewellery kiwis are interested in is the William Web Ellis Trophy tucked neatly away at Rugby Headquarters in Wellington at the end of this world cup. And ready to defend in 2011 when the world cup will be held here in New Zealand.

The All Blacks head off for Paris in seven days in fantastic physical shape. All are doing personal best performances in training and everybody is quietly confident of getting the job done. As you know England, France, South Africa, and Australia, will have something to say about that. Bring it on mate the next eight weeks will be a cracker.

I see you guys have brushed the cobwebs off Laurence Dellalio and rolled him into your squad. At 36 will he go the distance? Good luck to our guys.

GO HARD.......ALL BLACKS