The world is All Black after New Zealand win Rugby World Cup

Forty five minutes after the final whistle, Richie McCaw led the Haka, perhaps for the last time.

On this occasion his entire squad performed the traditional Ka Mate, having sought inspiration from their their own version the Kapa O Pango throughout the knockout phase, with their gold medals proudly dangling from their necks.

Tradition dies hard with this team who have always sought to the represent the best values of New Zealand rugby.