After witnessing Richie McCaw hand back the Webb Ellis Cup, Patrick McKendry and Gregor Paul wonder if the All Blacks will be able to win it back in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

McCaw held aloft the Cup just over two years ago at Eden Park after the All Blacks beat France 8-7 to end a 24-year wait for a second World Cup success and in the two years since the trophy has toured New Zealand and allowed thousands of fans to get up close to it. "It's certainly a little bit different handing it back, I guess that means we've won it,'' McCaw said. "Every time I see it I remember the great times of two years ago.''

Benji Marshall talks to Radio Sport's Mark Richardson about switching codes, moving to New Zealand and where he'd like to start with the Blues.

Steve Hansen fronts the media after the All Blacks 'enjoyed a couple of quiet beers 'celebrating the victory over the English and the 50 and 100 cap milestones for Carter and Whitelock.

The All Blacks and England give their post match reaction after the test won by the AB's 30-22.

Sam Whitelock and Julian Savea reflect on the test played against England won by the AB's 30-22.

Hard slog and a classy lineout got the All Blacks home this morning in London. Seriously hard slog as it happens as England were a tough nut to crack. These Poms are not bad.

In the end Goliath was just too big for David - and David Tua ended his heavyweight boxing career in retirement. With the words: "It's time for me to do something else, I think", Tua is gone from the ranks of the heavyweights and retired as New Zealand's leading modern boxer.

A ripped and ready David Tua says what motivated him to get into great shape was a fear of dying when he faces off against Belarusian Alexander Ustinov in Hamilton tomorrow night. Tua, 40, tipped the scales at 107.5kg in front of a gathering of media, entourages and other onlookers at the pre-fight weigh in at the Claudelands Events Centre ahead of his career-defining clash tomorrow night.

Dan Carter has been named to start in his familiar number ten jersey for his 100th test which he is set to play against England at Twickenham this weekend.

Julian Savea has been brought straight back into the All Blacks for winger Cory Jane in the only change to the starting 15 for Sunday morning’s revenge test against England at Twickenham. The selectors have also made a slight tweak on the bench, swapping in powerful lock Luke Romano for Sam Cane as they try and bolster their mobility. Dan Carter has been named to start at first five in what will be his 100th test.

Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are the Herald scribes on tour with the All Blacks and give their expert opinion and analysis of the team to play England and what needs to happen for the men in black to avenge last years defeat.

The 2013 World Rafting Championships are currently being held across three rivers in the Bay of Plenty. Teams from all over the world have gathered to compete in the event which runs until November 24th. Spectators are being encouraged to get along and support the athletes with great viewing positions having been created especially on the banks of the Tarawera River in Kawerau.

Family & friends gathered at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre for a evening service and funeral to celebrate the life of Samoan rugby legend Peter Fatialofa. Hundreds had lined up to sign a condolence book in the centre foyer, which was adorned with photographs of Fatialofa, affectionately known as 'Fats', from throughout his rugby career. Fatialofa died suddenly in Samoa last week, aged 54.

Herald rugby scribes on tour Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give expert opinion and analysis about upcoming test against England.

All Blacks players Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Ben Smith, Steven Luatua look ahead to the revenge test against England.

The Mexican view; Michael Burgess talks with leading ESPN Journalist Diana Alvarado on why Mexico can't afford to lose, why the fans are one result from a riot and why Marco Rojas is such a hit.

The All Blacks have made the short trip to London from Paris, Steve Hansen reflected "It still hurts,'' he said of last year's 38-21 loss. "We don't like losing. It was a tough old day. Aaron Cruden talks of Carter's impending 100th test match and what the English team mean to the All Blacks.

The All Blacks have their Captain's run in the lead up to the test against France on Sunday morning, NZ time.

All Whites defender Ivan Vicelich opens up about his expectations of next weeks World Cup qualifier in Mexico. Video / Youtube: PhototekNZ

Returning to the All Blacks playing his 99th test is Dan Carter who admits to nerves returning to an unbeaten All Black team against France, Ma'a Nonu breaks his year long silence and intends to 'prove people wrong' on the paddock.

Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry analyse the All Blacks team named by Steve Hansen to play France in Paris on Sunday.

Steve Hansen has named the most experienced All Blacks team in history to play France in Paris on Sunday. In what is the first leg of a potentially momentous three-week European tour for his men, the squad, including skipper Richie McCaw, prop Tony Woodcock and hooker Keven Mealamu, whom have all played more than 100 tests, features 853 caps in the starting XV plus a further 112 caps on the bench for a total of 965.

A German footballer scored this incredible long-range own goal from the halfway line. Video / Youtube: Stromberg1012

American college basketballer James Young scores on his own basket in the most unlikely fashion. Video / Youtube: KentuckyWildcatsTV

All Black captain Richie McCaw and returning number eight Kerian Read face up to the challenge of a French side playing at home. The perception that the French draw something extra out of themselves when they play the All Blacks isn't strictly true. What's happened is that two games, where they have done exactly that, have tainted the picture. It's not like any New Zealanders can easily forget what happened at the World Cup in 1999. Even less likely they will forget 2007.

Ron Burgundy has a message for all Australians on the day of the 2013 Melbourne Cup. courtesy ParamountPicturesAU

If mental adjustment from playing Japan to playing France was even required, it has been done already says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen declared himself less than satisfied with a smattering of individuals last night, suggesting there will be some uncomfortable conversions behind closed doors in the next few days.

The All Blacks trounced Japan 54-6 in New Zealand's first official test in Japan. Winger Charles Piutau scored his first of two tries for New Zealand before two early penalty kicks by Ayumu Goromaru cut the visitor's lead to 7-6, but that was as close as Japan would get.