By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 27 NZPA - The All Blacks' mental strength will get its sternest test here on Sunday (NZT), with some admitting France present the tourists' toughest motivational assignment of their rugby season.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 26 NZPA - It was not the delightful autumn afternoon in Marseille but a chilly night in Dunedin that occupied the All Blacks after their final serious training session for their big rugby test of the year.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 24 NZPA - It was nothing short of an ambush, All Blacks assistant rugby coach Wayne Smith recalls.