‘Phenomenal’ Rugby World Cup achievement praised by New Zealand press

New Zealand media toasted the All Blacks’ victory over Australia in Saturday’s final, hailing the achievements of a “phenomenal” team many are calling the best of all time.

Directed by the “magic” of fly-half Dan Carter, the All Blacks fended off a gallant Australia 34-17 at Twickenham, a gripping final deservedly rated the tournament’s best ever.

“An outrageously good performance from an outrageously good team — that was the right way for this All Black team to win this World Cup,” New Zealand Herald’s Gregor Paul wrote on Sunday.