This poignant photo I took in Christchurch reminds me of the quake-ruined cathedral, the lack of Rugby World Cup events in my old city, the loss of Lancaster Park/AMI Stadium, and now one of our Cantabrians, Dan Carter, being injured and out of the RWC (this time) too.
It also reminds us rugby it’s a team sport and we kiwis are part of the team so lets keep supporting black and keep painting it black.
Kia kaha ALL BLACKS – we’re behind each player.
So, enjoy the games, do your best and we WILL love you win or lose – we are proud of you all – you know that!