It's business as usual as far as new All Black captain Keven Mealamu is concerned despite being without the sides 2 most experienced players for tonight's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan in Hamilton.
Mealamu will lead the side for the third time after Richie McCaw, Mils Muliaina and Israel Dagg were ruled out through injury yesterday, a day after Dan Carter was also forced out.
The hooker admits it's a loss but it's something they can cope with and he expects the players to stand up.
Mealamu says it's a honour for him and his family to be leading the All Blacks at home in a World Cup match.
