"Bring it on!"
That is the sentiment of former All Blacks legendary winger John Kirwan, as the members of the 1987 All Blacks team rubbed shoulders yesterday with their modern day counterparts.
With only three days remaining to the semifinals against closest rivals, the Wallabies, Kirwan said that Richie McCaw and his boys should just go in and enjoy the game.
Meanwhile, Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper may have lost his form but he hasn’t lost the respect of the All Blacks ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semifinal.
All Blacks Assistant coach, Wayne Smith said he has told the team at training that they have to respect Cooper as he will be tough for the All Blacks in the weekend and he is a hard man to mark.
On Saturday night at 8pm the France meets Wales and at 8pm on Sunday All Blacks meet the Wallabies.
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Story by: Selina Navuso
Just go and enjoy the game - Kirwan
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