Sam Whitelock, All Black lock and New Zealand's most capped Test player, may have missed out on becoming the first player to win three World Cup winner's medals, but he left Test rugby with reputation enhanced.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been hit with a two-match ban for his red card against South Africa in the World Cup final.
Chiefs and All Blacks skipper Sam Cane will play his club rugby in Japan with Tokyo Sungoliath for most of 2024 before heading back to New Zealand later that year.
The All Blacks have filed an official complaint with the authorities over the officiating in the Rugby World Cup final.
All Black captain Sam Cane has been surprised at the support he's received from back home following a disastrous Rugby World Cup final.
All Black superstar Ardie Savea has been motivated by the narrow loss in the Rugby World Cup final to rivals South Africa.