England captain Chris Robshaw is extremely proud of the squad they have, 'this is the place and this is the team you want to test yourself against'. This is the game and the place they'll find out what they're all about.

England centre Jonny May has nothing but respect for the All Blacks, 'they're the best team in the world, they have been throughout my life'. Lock, Joe Launchbery is looking forward to be put to the test against the best in the world.

All Blacks No8 Kieran Read has been ruled out of the first test with a recurrence of his concussion symptoms. Fellow loose forward Sam Cane has been ruled out for the series due to a fracture in his knee, and wing Julian Savea is in doubt with a knee problem

All Blacks No8 Kieran Read has been ruled out of the first test against England at Eden Park on Saturday with a recurrence of his concussion symptoms. On a relatively dramatic morning for the All Blacks, fellow loose forward Sam Cane has been ruled out for the series due to a fracture in his knee, and wing Julian Savea is in doubt with a knee problem of his own.

England assistant coach Graham Rowntree knows first hand what it's like to win against the All Blacks, he says 'it's all about self belief at the end of the day 'we have enough on our plate without being in awe of the All Blacks'.

All Blacks Liam Messam and Conrad Smith front the media to discuss the transition from Super Rugby to Test matches, and that perhaps the Kiwi public need to respect the England team more than they are.

The return of 48-Test veteran and Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino, who returns to the national side after a stint in Japan. He's happy to be back in black for the All Blacks.

Highlanders midfielder Malakai Fekitoa and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu are the two new faces in the All Blacks squad, they tell us how they were told, and who they told first about being selected for the All Blacks.

Ponsonby Rugby Club have produced more All Blacks and other internationals than any other club in the country, they've won the Gallaher Shield, symbol of Auckland club rugby supremacy, more times than any club. The England rugby squad and their U20's squad both made appearances to mark the occasion along with the club and its members.

New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss the upcoming England test series.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has named his squad for the three test series against the All Blacks. New Zealand will be selecting from a full strength Super Rugby season while his touring squad is inexperienced in terms of caps and availability.

The Chiefs are showing their support for Rotorua born, NBA player Steven Adams. A video by Adams favourite rugby team wishing him luck for his Oklahoma City Thunder team. The 20-year-old is an avid fan of the Super Rugby team Courtesy Chiefs Rugby/YouTube.

A couple of Blues players took some time out during the bye to go bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.

Piri Weepu was on hand to help celebrate fellow All Blacks Ma'a Nonu birthday, he helped with a surprise ending to the birthday song. Courtesy maanonu/Instagram

Herald Rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis as the Super Rugby season nears playoffs, who will win the NZ conference and who will be in the playoffs.

The Highlanders first-five drove the first nail through the coffin of the Hurricanes' 2014 Super Rugby campaign with an impressive kicking display in Wellington last night.

The World Champion All Blacks sevens returned home to NZ with the trophy and their eyes set next on Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold.

On November 1st the World Champion All Blacks will play the USA Eagles on Soldier field in Chicago, en-route to Europe for the northern tour. Skipper Richie McCaw, coach Steve Hansen, along with stars Ma'a Nonu and Dan Carter give their thoughts on the importance of the match.

Wynne Gray talks to All Blacks great Michael Jones about his career in the black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to All Blacks great Sir Colin Meads about his career in the famous black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to All Black great John Kirwan about his career in the black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to All Blacks great Ian Kirkpatrick about his career in the famous black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to All Black Andy Haden about his career in the black jersey.

All Black great Christian Cullen talks to the Herald's Wynne Gray about his career in the black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to former All Black captain Wayne Shelford - the number 10 pick in his list of the 100 Greatest All Blacks.

Wynne Gray talks with Bryan Williams, no 13 in his 100 Greatest All Blacks list.

New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have today agreed and confirmed the terms of Benji Marshall's release from his Investec Super Rugby contract. Following Friday night’s match against the Hurricanes, Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan and Benji Marshall had some frank and honest discussions and mutually agreed the best path forward was for Marshall to return to rugby league. 29-year-old Marshall said while his on-field performance had not lived up to his expectations, he felt he had become a better player and person for the experience.

Benji Marshall is leaving the Blues and getting a release from his NZRU contract, Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give expert opinion and analysis of what has gone wrong at Eden Park.

21 April 2014. Wynne Gray talks to Tana Umaga, one of his 100 Greatest All Blacks. Video / NZ Herald

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden to give their expert opinion & analysis after the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 18-17.