Julian Savea explains his illness and recovery for the English clash while hair cutting guru Aaron Smith says he is too nervous to cut the skippers hair.

Dan Carter has been named to start in his familiar number ten jersey for his 100th test which he is set to play against England at Twickenham this weekend.

Julian Savea has been brought straight back into the All Blacks for winger Cory Jane in the only change to the starting 15 for Sunday morning’s revenge test against England at Twickenham. The selectors have also made a slight tweak on the bench, swapping in powerful lock Luke Romano for Sam Cane as they try and bolster their mobility. Dan Carter has been named to start at first five in what will be his 100th test.

Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are the Herald scribes on tour with the All Blacks and give their expert opinion and analysis of the team to play England and what needs to happen for the men in black to avenge last years defeat.

The 2013 World Rafting Championships are currently being held across three rivers in the Bay of Plenty. Teams from all over the world have gathered to compete in the event which runs until November 24th. Spectators are being encouraged to get along and support the athletes with great viewing positions having been created especially on the banks of the Tarawera River in Kawerau.

Family & friends gathered at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre for a evening service and funeral to celebrate the life of Samoan rugby legend Peter Fatialofa. Hundreds had lined up to sign a condolence book in the centre foyer, which was adorned with photographs of Fatialofa, affectionately known as 'Fats', from throughout his rugby career. Fatialofa died suddenly in Samoa last week, aged 54.

Herald rugby scribes on tour Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give expert opinion and analysis about upcoming test against England.

All Blacks players Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Ben Smith, Steven Luatua look ahead to the revenge test against England.

The Mexican view; Michael Burgess talks with leading ESPN Journalist Diana Alvarado on why Mexico can't afford to lose, why the fans are one result from a riot and why Marco Rojas is such a hit.

Raw courage, a bit of luck and some magic from Charlie Piutau saw the All Blacks cling on to victory this morning in Paris.

The All Blacks have their Captain's run in the lead up to the test against France on Sunday morning, NZ time.

All Whites defender Ivan Vicelich opens up about his expectations of next weeks World Cup qualifier in Mexico. Video / Youtube: PhototekNZ

Returning to the All Blacks playing his 99th test is Dan Carter who admits to nerves returning to an unbeaten All Black team against France, Ma'a Nonu breaks his year long silence and intends to 'prove people wrong' on the paddock.

Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry analyse the All Blacks team named by Steve Hansen to play France in Paris on Sunday.

Steve Hansen has named the most experienced All Blacks team in history to play France in Paris on Sunday. In what is the first leg of a potentially momentous three-week European tour for his men, the squad, including skipper Richie McCaw, prop Tony Woodcock and hooker Keven Mealamu, whom have all played more than 100 tests, features 853 caps in the starting XV plus a further 112 caps on the bench for a total of 965.

A German footballer scored this incredible long-range own goal from the halfway line. Video / Youtube: Stromberg1012

American college basketballer James Young scores on his own basket in the most unlikely fashion. Video / Youtube: KentuckyWildcatsTV

All Black captain Richie McCaw and returning number eight Kerian Read face up to the challenge of a French side playing at home. The perception that the French draw something extra out of themselves when they play the All Blacks isn't strictly true. What's happened is that two games, where they have done exactly that, have tainted the picture. It's not like any New Zealanders can easily forget what happened at the World Cup in 1999. Even less likely they will forget 2007.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen declared himself less than satisfied with a smattering of individuals last night, suggesting there will be some uncomfortable conversions behind closed doors in the next few days.

The All Blacks trounced Japan 54-6 in New Zealand's first official test in Japan. Winger Charles Piutau scored his first of two tries for New Zealand before two early penalty kicks by Ayumu Goromaru cut the visitor's lead to 7-6, but that was as close as Japan would get.

The draw for the inaugural Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines has, in the best traditions of tournament play, come up with a ‘Pool of Death’. The NRL premier Roosters have been drawn alongside the Broncos, Bulldogs and Eels in a draw that will thrill fans but offer no easy introduction to Nines play for the respective coaches.

Brazilian surfer Carlos Burle is waiting to find out if he has surfed the world's biggest wave. Burle rode the wave, which reportedly reached heights of up to 30 metres, near the fishing village of Nazaré in Portugal. Video / Youtube: Pulsevideostar

Heavyweight boxer David Tua talks to nzherald.co.nz Video Producer Steven Orsbourn about the challenge of the Ustinov fight, the comparisons to the Lennox Lewis title fight with a pre-fight injury and the tactics of fighting a much larger and higher ranked pugilist; and what happens if he loses the David v Goliath bout to resurrect his career.

The first ever football match to be abandoned due to rain at Portsmouth's Fratton Park since 1955 occured yesterday when heavy downpours made the match unplayable in adverse conditions. Footage from Tuesday's game between Portsmouth and Wycombe which was abandoned at half-time with the score level at 1-1 because of a waterlogged pitch showed a heavy downpour not only affecting visibility but also making it impossible for the crowd to see the match.

Kelly McGarry flips a 72-foot-long canyon gap at Red Bull Rampage 2013 to earn a 2nd place finish. Courtesy: YouTube/GoProCamera

James Ennis, taken in the second round of June's NBA Draft, remains Miami Heat property but his incendiary form for the Wildcats has already marked him as one of the Australian NBL's brightest ever imports. Video / CityLeagueHoopsTV

Boxer David Tua talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about his upcoming fight and how he rates Joseph Parker's fight earlier this month

Sixteen year-old golfer Lydia Ko has today made a 'monumental decision' to become a professional. Video / Youtube: New Zealand golf

Republic of Ireland international Stephanie Roche volleys stunning strike against Wexford Youths Womens. Video / Youtube: Eileen gleeson

Ma'a Nonu has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Blues for the next two years. While Nonu has been a consistent performer for the All Blacks, his poor form at the Hurricanes, Blues and Highlanders over the past three seasons had left him with few Super Rugby options until Sir John Kirwan stepped in to take him back at the Auckland franchise.