Willie Apiata has celebrated the All Blacks second straight Rugby World Cup triumph in style by drinking a beer out of the William Webb Ellis trophy.
Apiata, who won a Victoria Cross for his acts of bravery in Afghanistan, has been a constant presence at All Blacks training and the team hotel since the New Zealanders arrived in London for the semifinal and final weeks of the tournament.
His presence has probably helped shape the 'who dares wins' philosophy.
He celebrated with the team after this morning's 34-17 win over the Wallabies.
