Steve Hansen's visit to Samoa has ended on a high note this morning - the bestowing of a chief's title.

Oh dear. What an ugly war, but there was a lesson or two dished out at Apia Park and a reminder of what World Cup games can turn into, writes Chris Rattue.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has spoken of his pride in his team handling conditions he described as among the toughest they have faced.

The setting was magnificent, the Apia Park crowd was in boisterous voice, the anticipation was off the scale and the rugby was average at best, writes Wynne Gray.

The All Blacks have beaten Samoa 25-16 in front of a packed crowd in Apia. We've got the reaction.

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The All Blacks are expecting a rapturous fan frenzy when they arrive in Samoa ahead of Wednesday's test in Apia.

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The All Blacks and Samoa will play in front of just 8000 fans at Apia Park on Wednesday.