Another stress fracture has forced the All Blacks "special project" out of the team's end of year tour to Europe.

Clever kicking helped guide Wellington to a 32-13 Air NZ Cup rugby win over Southland in Wellington last night.

All Blacks Rodney So'oialo, Cory Jane and Hosea Gear have opted against taking two-weeks annual leave and have instead made themselves available for Wellington.

Lack of unity and the looseness of the Super 14 - two of the main culprits Gregor Paul found when he examined the state of health of our national game after the Tri Nations.