New Zealand

This is coach Steve Hansen's fourth World Cup. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

First-five Barrett has become something of a super sub for the All Blacks, with his deceptive speed and strength causing plenty of problems for tiring defences. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The heir apparent to captain Richie McCaw's openside throne, Cane made his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 33-year-old Carter is attending his fourth World Cup and will be a key figure if the All Blacks are to become the first side to defend their title. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 28-year-old hooker is playing in his first World Cup after watching the 2011 tournament from the pub with his mates. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 32-year-old, 40 test All Black will play in his first Rugby World Cup as an All Black. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 29-year-old, 127kg Auckland prop was one of the more nervous players around ahead of the naming of World Cup squad as he hadn't played international rugby this season. Photo: Photosport

Born in Tonga, Fekitoa was offered a scholarship to attend Wesley College in Auckland after a visit to New Zealand in 2009. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The ability to play both propping positions gives Ben Franks an advantage in the squad. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Owen Franks is Ben Franks' younger brother and also a prop, but the 27-year-old is a starting tighthead, who currently has 72 Test caps. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Prior to the naming of the squad there was much debate over whether the selectors would take two or three halfbacks - they've gone with three, and Waikato's Kerr-Barlow got the nod. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Jerome Kaino was a key factor in the All Blacks winning the World Cup in 2011 with his powerful tackling and strong ball running skills. Photo: Photosport

Richie McCaw enters his fourth Rugby World Cup as the most capped international test player of all time with 142 caps. Photo: AFP

The 2015 World Cup will be the swansong for the popular 36-year-old hooker. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

The Chiefs loose forward missed out on the squad in 2011 and his selection this year was also close. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

Nehe Milner-Skudder exploded onto the All Blacks' scene after a breakthrough 2015 season with the Hurricanes where he played on the right wing and fullback. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

There is no doubting Naholo's game breaking abilities. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 97-test veteran is in career best form, coming off the back of a stellar Super Rugby season with the Hurricanes and several match-winning performances in the Rugby Championship for the All Blacks. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 23-year-old Perenara has spent most of his international career as halfback back-up to Aaron Smith and that is likely to continue at the World Cup. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

With 77 tests under his belt in the black jersey Kieran Read is one of the senior players within the All Blacks squad. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

When it came to writing down his World Cup squad, Brodie Rettallick's name would have been one of the first on the list for coach Steve Hansen. Photo: PhotoSport

Romano has been selected as the third lock in the All Blacks squad behind Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Nicknamed "The Bus" Julian Savea has long been touted as the next Jonah Lomu. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Despite Steve Hansen's assertion that Colin Slade is picked as a first five eighths, it's his ability to play a variety of positions that has got him the selection nod. Photo: Photosport

Rated by many as the best halfback in world rugby, Aaron Smith ignites the All Blacks backline with his lightning pass, regarded as one of quickest in the game. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Regarded by many as the best fullback in the world, Smith spent much of his international career in competition with Israel Dagg for the No.15 jersey. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Part of the 'old firm' midfield combination with Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith offers invaluable experience, nous and calmness to the side. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 24-year-old Taylor is, like Coles, one of the new breed of hookers, with surprising speed and ball handling abilities for a front-rower. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The All Blacks coaching staff will be wanting to see Sonny Bill Williams stamp his mark on matches. They know what the 30-year-old is capable of but he hasn't really delivered this season during the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup. Photo: Photosport

Tony Woodcock is one of the veterans of this All Blacks team, and he's the most-capped prop in New Zealand history, having played 115 Tests. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 26-year-old will head to the World Cup as the All Blacks most senior lock with 66 caps to his name. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Vito hasn't managed to make himself a permanent part of the All Blacks in recent years with the coaches often asking him to work on various parts of his game. Photo: PHOTOSPORT