t was another scrappy start from the All Blacks, who looked overly eager to push passes and as a result many were spilt. Most worrying was the fact they didn't improve much as the test wore on. The failed to win enough quick ball and the stop-start nature of the match also counted against them.

Thank goodness for the All Black bench who swooped into save a day that most definitely needed to be saved. If the likes of Julian Savea, Dane Coles and Sonny Bill Williams had been hoping to dander on in the final quarter and have a bit of glory run, they were sorely disappointed. Instead, they were thrust into action on 55 minutes and told to sort out a performance that couldn't have been said to be unravelling as barely a stitch was ever sown.

Why wouldn't a McCaw be happy in the highlands and cities of Scotland, the All Black captain has sliped to number 6 for this test and feels the new AB's need to take thier chances while the old hand Daniael Carter can't wait to return.

Gregor Paul is back in his native Scotland with Patrick McKendry (actual kiwi) following the All Blacks with the New Zealand Herald, here their pre test opinion and analysis.

Dan Carter has admitted to doubts but also excitement as he prepares to return from yet another injury to the All Blacks' No10 jersey against Scotland on Sunday. "There's been a lot of frustration throughout the year," he said. "There has been doubt that has crept in in certain periods

James Parsons will make his debut at hooker, Colin Slade will start on the right wing, and Richie McCaw will play at blindside flanker... and the waterboy Dan Carter starts at first five — it’s all change for the All Blacks against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

All Blacks Ben Smith and Charlie Faumunina are getting ready to face the Scots who have never beaten the AB's, and Ian Foster says Dan Carter will be getting game time as he eases back into international rugby.

All Black veteran Keven Mealamu is set to past the legend Sir "Pinetree" Colin Meads world record of 361 first class games when he runs out to play Scotland this Saturday.

All Blacks centre Conrad Smith has left the squad to return home to New Zealand for what coach Steve Hansen has called a "family matter". However, Hansen is confident Smith, a recent new father, will return after this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield to be available to play Wales in Cardiff the following week.

English league hooker Josh Hodgson attended a party at a student flat where he ran into and crashed through a door, wrecking it. This is what the crash looked like from one side of the door. Video / YouTube / jonnyomc

Hear post match reaction, expert opinion and analysis from The New Zealand Herald team of Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry in London.

Here's the post match reaction from the England and All Blacks' captains and coaches. Whatever it may have looked like, the All Blacks can take a fair amount of pride and satisfaction from their efforts at Twickenham. It's not a fortress, but it is a tough place to win.

All Blacks skipper is excited and ready for the England test, the AB's got tripped up last time in London and McCaw doesn't want a summer thinking about a loss.

NZ Herald's Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give you the latest update before the All Blacks' test against England.

The All Blacks considered ditching the Ka Mate haka shortly after Graham Henry took over as coach, Britain's Daily Telegraph has reported. A decade ago, many All Blacks felt that the haka was no longer appropriate, All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka Enoka told the Telegraph. Management and senior leaders, led by Tana Umaga, held discussions on how the haka could be maintained and kept relevant and consultations were held with Ngati Toa.

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.

Aaron Cruden has been given the nod over both Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett for the All Blacks No10 jersey against England at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT).Cruden is one of only four players to retain their starting positions from the big victory over the USA in Chicago. The others are second-five Sonny Bill Williams, who was selected ahead of Malakai Fekitoa and Ryan Crotty, and No8 Kieran Read and fullback Israel Dagg.

The white collar has been dropped and it's gunmetal silver for numbers and logos. Revealed overnight in London, the new All Blacks strip will see the boys running out against England at Twickenham in the "blackest jersey ever" this weekend. The flash new threads have taken more than two years to develop and are expected to take the team through to next year's Rugby World Cup in the UK. Made from woven carbon fabric, the uniforms have been designed to accommodate player movement as well as hold their shape - ensuring our top rugby men can pull off all their on-field moves.

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

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

Hear from Luke Crawford, the Maori All Blacks' Kaumatua as he explains some of the history and pride within the team and the special way they do things. Courtesy allblacks.com

The All Blacks took their travelling show to Toyota Stadium yesterday, home of football team the Chicago Fire as the train for Sunday mornings Test match against the USA Eagles. 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.