There was more good news for the Cherry and Whites as New Zealand prop Greg Somerville came off the bench to make his debut in the second half.

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In fact, the All Whites' success has got New Zealand's more established sports looking over their shoulders.

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Ricky Herbert, coach of New Zealand's national team the "All Whites", told the NZ Soccer Web site the tournament is always hugely attractive to the South Pacific nation as it offers a great opportunity for the national team.

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