Russell Blackstock: Last All Black to have hands on Cup?

Richard Kahui. Photo / Doug Sherring

Here's hoping that this isn't the last time an All Black has his hands on the William Webb Ellis Cup this year.

The Rugby World Cup trophy is back in New Zealand for one last time before it winds its way to England for September's tournament.

Former All Black Richard Kahui - part of the 2011 winning side - played bodyguard when he escorted the cup on an Emirates flight from Sydney to Auckland yesterday.

"I haven't touched the trophy since 2012 and when I did I relived some of the memories from four years ago," he said.

The trophy will be at an Emirates children's rugby clinic at Eden Park today before visiting two Auckland high schools tomorrow.

It will then make its way to the UK via Australia, South Africa and Dubai.

"This will be the last chance for Kiwis to see the cup before the finals and it was a pleasure to escort it back into the country," Kahui said.

The winger believes the 2015 All Blacks can win back-to-back Rugby World Cups in England.

"It is a big ask to win it away from home but we have the spread of players and the blueprint from the last time to do it."

He has another two years to run on a contract with Japanese club Toshiba Brave Lupus.

Kahui became a father for the second time in March when his baby son Jake was born in Sydney.

He also has 17-month-old daughter Scarlett.

"I now want to be a good dad more than a good rugby player, and every day with the kids is special," he said.

Fans can have their photograph taken with the Web Ellis Cup today at Eden Park where it will be on display at Eden Park No2 ground from midday to 4pm.