Writing in the New Zealand Herald Wynne Gray gives little credence to the conspiracy theories that the All Blacks' key players are not struggling with injuries.
"Conspiracy, they all hissed. All Blacks McCaw, Carter, Muliaina and Dagg aren't hurt.
"It's just Graham Henry and his cronies protecting their best cattle for the big game against France in the Rugby World Cup.
"Oh really? Why on earth would they want to protect a quartet who have had precious little matchplay recently and need to get in the groove for their pivotal game at Eden Park next week."