Piri Weepu (L) and Ma'a Nonu salute the thousands of people who turned out to view the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup victory parade. Photo / Troy Rawhiti-Forbes
The All Blacks are Rugby World Cup champions for the first time since 1987, having beaten a valiant French team 8-7 at Eden Park. Today, the team is being honoured with a victory parade in the heart of downtown Auckland.