As it happened: Rugby World Cup - England v Fiji

Name: All Blacks: 'Can't wait to do the Haka and anthem'
Uploaded: 2015-09-19T05:11:20+12:00
Duration: 175 s
Description: The All Blacks are defending champions and have had an incredible four years since they won the 2011 tournament. Nothing says that better, or more starkly illustrates the success they have had, than the fact pretty much everyone in the country was expecting this team to be named.

By Steven Holloway

Herald online·

18 Sep, 2015 09:35 PMQuick Read

The All Blacks are defending champions and have had an incredible four years since they won the 2011 tournament. Nothing says that better, or more starkly illustrates the success they have had, than the fact pretty much everyone in the country was expecting this team to be named.

Watch a replay of this morning's live blog of the rugby World Cup opening ceremony, followed by hosts England taking on Fiji.

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