Pix from England (and wales)

Richie McCaw, (R) the New Zealand All Black captain holds the the IRB Team of Year Award with his coach Graham Henry (L) who won the Coach of the Year flank Shane Williams of Wales who won the IRB Player of the Year award during the IRB Annual Awards at Old Billingsgate on November 23, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Getty Images for IRB)

the All Blacks on the pitch during a New Zealand All Black Captain's Run at the Millennium Stadium on November 21, 2008 in Cardiff, England. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)

the All Blacks enjoy a swim with their team matesduring a New Zealand All Black rugby recovery session at Harrow school sports centre on November 24, 2008 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)