'London, you've been unreal' - All Blacks begin journey home after World Cup triumph

Name: All Blacks: 'Keen to get home'
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Description: The Rugby World Cup has been won and the first night of celebrating is over, the All Blacks thoughts are now turning towards home and seeing family and friends and of course the New Zealand fans.

NZ Herald

2 Nov, 2015 04:51 PMQuick Read

The Rugby World Cup has been won and the first night of celebrating is over, the All Blacks thoughts are now turning towards home and seeing family and friends and of course the New Zealand fans.

The All Blacks have departed from Heathrow Airport as they begin their journey back home following a second successive Rugby World Cup title.

Supporters farewelled the side at the London airport as retiring veteran Keven Mealamu carried the William Webb Ellis trophy through the terminal.

The All Blacks are travelling on an all black Boeing 777-300 and arrive in Auckland 7am on Wednesday.

Aucklanders will then get a chance to celebrate their World Cup triumph at a very special event featuring the team at Victoria Park in central Auckland at 12 noon.

Richie McCaw and the All Blacks arrive at Heathrow Airport ahead of their departure for New Zealand. Photo /Getty

On Thursday the team will head to Christchurch with a street parade and official reception at Hagley Park. The following day they will be in Wellington.

Winger Nehe Milner-Skudder, who yesterday won the World Rugby breakthrough player of the year award, tweeted from the plane as the team departed saying: "London, you've been unreal."