Whilst we are on the subject of Kiwi's

Here are a smattering of news snippets...

AFP NEWSWIRE
WELLINGTON (AFP) — New Zealand coach Graham Henry admitted the All Blacks were scarred for life by their agonising World Cup exit as the team received an unexpectedly warm welcome home on Wednesday.

--------------------------------------------------------

From the Canadian Press
All Blacks receive subdued reception on return from Rugby World Cup
8 hours ago

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The advance party of New Zealand's All Blacks returned home from the Rugby World Cup Wednesday to a subdued reception from about 1,000 fans.......The All Blacks were overwhelming favourites to win the title and had not been expected to return to New Zealand for two weeks - after the tournament final in Paris........

Among the advance party was head coach Graham Henry, who faces dismissal as a result of New Zealand's failed campaign. Henry's contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union expires in March he is not likely to be reappointed.

New Zealand has announced an independent inquiry will be held into the All Blacks' worst-ever World Cup performance.

The New Zealand union spent more than NZ$50 million (C$35 million) on the All Blacks' campaign and expects the quarter-final loss to have a severe financial impact on the sport in New Zealand.
Rugby union officials have said sponsors are drawn to the All Blacks as a winning "brand" and will be less willing to support a team which has now failed to win the World Cup in its last five attempts.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

As they say on The Simpson - Ha Haa !