Aaron Cruden has admitted to his surprise at being named as starting first-five against England on Sunday, adding that it gives him the perfect opportunity to win back the respect of his teammates and New Zealand rugby fans after his high-profile mistake saw him miss the All Blacks' trip to Argentina and South Africa.

The English media feel that the All Blacks v England test this Saturday is rehearsal for a World Cup final in 2015. New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are in London giving their expert opinion and analysis.

England's increasing willingness to run the ball - which almost brought them dividends in Dunedin in June - is good not only for them and the game but also the All Blacks, according to Kieran Read and Julian Savea.

The All Blacks attended a wreath laying service at the New Zealand Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London with Sir Lockwood Smith and other New Zealand representatives who paid their respects to New Zealanders who died in World War 1. Those who lost their lives lost their lives in World War I included 13 All Blacks; Albert Downing, Henry Dewar, Frank Wilson, Robert Black, George Sellars, James Baird, Reginald Taylor, James McNeece, Dave Gallaher, ‘Jum’ Turtill, Eric Harper, Ernest Dodd and Alex Ridlan

The All Blacks arrive in London in readiness for a quite different test against the might of England at Twickenham.

Soldier Field. 62,000 people. That's all you really need to know. The All Blacks came to America. They conquered. Hear from returning All Black stars Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams as they look ahead to England and reflect on the AB victory.

Hear from the All Blacks captain Kieran Read and coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks were suddenly forced into thermals and beanies at today's captain's run in Chicago after the temperature plummeted and brought snow flurries with it.

All Blacks Kieran Read and Luke Romano are given a horse riding lesson from the Chicago Mounted Police, outside the team hotel. courtesy allblacks.com

Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he will stay on the All Blacks' Northern Hemisphere tour even if his wife goes into labour. Williams and his wife Alana Raffie are expecting their first child in about a fortnight. Williams has been selected to play at second-five for the All Blacks against the USA Eagles in Chicago this Sunday. It will be his first test for the All Blacks since 2012. Williams only recently returned to rugby after spending two seasons playing in the NRL with the Syndey Roosters. courtesy allblacks.com

Excitement seems to be the in-word for the All Blacks as they build towards Sunday's historic first test against the USA Eagles in Chicago.

Excitement seems to be the in-word for the All Blacks as they build towards Sunday's historic first test against the USA Eagles in Chicago. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen used the word, or variations of it, several times, in his final press call before boarding the plane. "The northern tours the last couple of years ... we've not seen the same sort of excitement we've seen today. All bodes well," said Hansen. This does seem promising news given the All Blacks played some tired rugby on their 2013 northern tour, failing to capture the at times ethereal heights of their Rugby Championship brand of play.

New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Patrick McKendry and Gregor Paul discuss the upcoming All Blacks tour of the US and UK and is Dan Carter ready to hit the field.

Former Wallabies coach and All Black Robbie Deans talks about the influence that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter has in the All Blacks team.

Former Australia coach Deans, speaking only days after his successor Ewen McKenzie resigned as Australia coach following the fallout from the Kurtley Beale text scandal, said Cheika, a hard-nosed former No8, might have to change his ways slightly, but he had the ability to handle what appears to be one of the toughest jobs in rugby.

Bledisloe Cup match winner Colin Slade has been left out of the All Blacks' 34-man squad to tour the USA and Europe. Counties Manukau halfback Augustine Pulu has been named in the squad as Sonny Bill Williams also joins Carter and Victor Vito in a return to the squad.

All Blacks have tinkered with their line-up for Saturday's test in Brisbane and signalled their intention to try to beat-up the Wallabies then run them off their feet. Brodie Retallick, Wyatt Crockett and Dane Coles return to starting roles and, with Patrick Tuipulotu on the bench, the tight five has a menacing feel and will be tasked with repeating the performance they delivered in their last outing against Australia at Eden Park.

After assembling in Brisbane, Assistant Coach Ian Foster and AB's number eight Kieran Read give their thoughts on what to expect this week. Video courtesy allblacks.com

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen left for Brisbane today for the 3rd Bledisloe test which he won't call a 'dead rubber', he updates the AB injuries situation and reminds NZ that the All Blacks are angry after losing the thriller to the Springboks.

After the thrilling test match won by the Springboks at Ellis Park, hear the All Blacks and 'Bok reaction from the captains and coaches.

The Boks took their win. They fought for everything. They were superb everywhere and maybe they were a bit lucky with the final penalty - but no one could begrudge them their win. Reaction from the All Blacks courtesy allblacks.com. It was yet another epic encounter between these two and what's become clear is that while there is nothing between them - there is a big gap back to everyone else now.

If everything goes to plan at Ellis Park, the All Blacks will take themselves and the Springboks to the cusp of physiological Armageddon in the final 10 minutes. Hear the All Blacks and Springbok captains before the Ellis Park test.

Conrad Smith eyes up the Springbok challenge courtesy of allblacks.com, Ellis Park may be the spiritual home of the Springboks but the All Blacks are hoping to use that against South Africa on Sunday morning. Recognised as one of the most daunting and intimidating venues in the game, the All Blacks feel the crowd can be turned against the Springboks.

Brodie Retallick has lost his battle to recover from concussion and won't be part of an All Black side that shows just two injury-enforced changes from the one that started in Argentina. Jeremy Thrush comes in for Retallick while the other change is at prop, where Joe Moody will make his first test start at loose-head prop. All Black coach Steve Hansen explains courtesy allblacks.com

Supporters of Scottish rugby, Welsh, Italian and Irish all seem to be for England. But in fact, they have responded to the question "Which team do you want to see lose?" in the 6 Nations tournament, this is not so much that you want a team to win, but rather that we want to see lose." The BBC banned the ad for the Six Nations 2012. They deemed inappropriate. YouTube/Marcopepito

The All Blacks have won the Rugby Championship with a test to spare, a bonus-point victory over Argentina at La Plata today in which Julian Savea again proved he is one of the deadliest backs in the world sealing their dominance.Video courtesy of allblacks.com; Savea scored a try, had one ruled out, and provided one for replacement halfback TJ Perenara as the All Blacks capitalised on a dominant first half to once again roll over the top of the Pumas at the Ciudad Estadio de La Plata near Buenos Aires.

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter will begin a comeback he hopes will carry him to next year's Rugby World Cup in a match for his Canterbury province on the weekend. Carter's eight-month sabbatical was interupted last month when he fractured the fibula in his right leg. He has played only a handful of matches this season.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will equal All Blacks great Colin Meads’ record of 133 games for the All Blacks when he takes the field against Argentina this weekend. Hear him reflect on his treasured time in the All Blacks jersey. Courtesy allblacks.com

It will be Malakai Fekitoa's first start at second-five, a move from centre which coach Steve Hansen believes will be so seamless the 22-year-old could eventually specialise in both positions, and it will be Richie McCaw's 133rd match for the All Blacks, which puts him level with the great Colin Meads. Courtesy allblacks.com

All Blacks Colin Slade, TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett team up with Pumas great Hugo Porter for a kicking contest on a boat. Courtesy allblacks.com

Kieran Read speaks to the media after the All Blacks first full training in Argentina as they shake off the jet-lag before playing the Pumas Sunday morning NZ time. Courtesy allblacks.com