Wales fans await the arrival of their team in Wellington. Photo: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
Maori warriors led by Toa Waaka greet the Wales team during the official welcome to Wellington. Photo: REUTERS/Anthony Phelps
Japan's captain Takashi Kikutani (L) tries on his new cap next to Marcus Tulio Tanaka during their official welcome ceremony in Auckland. Photo: REUTERS/Nigel Marple
An All Blacks fan attends an official welcome ceremony in Auckland. Photo: REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
The All Blacks attend an official welcome ceremony in Auckland. Photo: REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi adjusts his cap during the official welcome ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall. Photo: REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
England coach Martin Johnson (R) talks to International Rugby Board chairman Bernard Lapasset after arriving at Dunedin airport. Photo: REUTERS/Brandon Malone
Argentina coach Santiago Phelan (C) watches as school children perform the haka after their arrival at Dunedin airport. Photo: REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
Maori dancers welcome the South African team to Wellington. Photo: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
South Africa's Victor Matfield (L) and Frans Steyn watch a Maori dance as the team arrives in Wellington. Photo: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
Fans cheer the French team during an official welcome ceremony in Auckland. Photo: REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
France's Imanol Harinordoquy (L) applauds during an official welcome ceremony in Auckland. Photo: REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
A Tahitian performer warms up the crowd as they wait for the French tean to arrive at Auckland International Airport. Photo: REUTERS/Nigel Marple