VIDEO: All Blacks return home to awesome airport haka

Rugby World Champions New Zealand were treated to an epic welcome when they returned home with the Webb Ellis Trophy.

Richie McCaw and his men flew into Auckland with the trophy they claimed by beating Michael Cheika’s Australia in the World Cup final at Twickenham last weekend.

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In addition to the thousands of fans who turned up to welcome them home, the crew and staff of Air New Zealand provided a memorable welcome - with a massive haka outside the plane.

Turns out it’s not just the rugby stars in New Zealand who are both impressive and intimidating.

Check out all the scenes from the homecoming here.