Their black kit
Dan carter was 28 when he first started playing rugby.
Andrew Mehrtens has scored the most points in test rugby for New Zealand. Playing at first five, between 1995 and 2004 Andrew accumulated 967 points from 70 tests for the All Blacks.
Tonga and New Zealand will be playing in the first match.
Because the team did not play their first test until 1905 in the UK and at this point were nicknamed "The all Blacks" the record for captancy only started at this point - The Captain of the very first all blacks match was .. Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Dave Gallaher.
The All Blacks play Tonga in the opening game of the RWC 2011.
New Zealand first created a side for touring in 1905 - they were then called "The Originals". . It was a Dorset journalist that coined the phrased name we know today. However, it was by accident as he phoned his report over after a match and said the visitors playing like all backs (referring to their speed) It was heard as the players were playing like All Blacks. The name stuck
Yes there were. Hacking was the kicking of the legs from beneath the ball carrier - This was later outlawed
Richie McCaw is the first ever All Black to play 100 test matches for the All Blacks. On 24th September 2011 at the Rugby World Cup 2011 he was awarded the first ever 'White Cap' for 100 test appearances for the All Blacks.
The All Blacks are world famous for its skill on the field. The winning of the first Webb Ellis strengthen that. For Rugby loving New Zealanders this was a massive pat on the back for all they have done to promote the game
William Webb-Ellis invented rugby by picking up the ball and running with it.....whilst playing football, also known as soccer today.
New Zealand first created a side for touring in 1905 - they were then called "The Originals". . It was a Dorset journalist that coined the phrased name we know today. However, it was by accident as he phoned his report over after a match and said the visitors playing like all backs (referring to their speed) It was heard as the players were playing like All Blacks. The name stuck
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