All the focus might be on the Barbarians stars and Richie
McCaw, but a fair few All Blacks will be quelling test
match-like nerves as they run onto Twickenham for Sunday's
tour finale.
The All Blacks' mental strength will get its sternest test in
France on Sunday (NZT), with some admitting France present
the tourists' toughest motivational assignment of their rugby
season.
All Blacks Brad Thorn and Andy Ellis will head home after the
test against France this weekend to spend time with their
families, the New Zealand Rugby Union says.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry hopes International Rugby Board
(IRB) referees' boss Paddy O'Brien's stinging criticism of
Stuart Dickinson has provided a reality check over the
baffling scrum rulings.