Mick Cleary, of the Daily Telegraph, looks at the ramifications for New Zealand after their World Cup triumph.
"It was a gloriously celebratory occasion, with crowds lined 30-40 deep as a typically Kiwi motorcade, with gaggles of players on pickup trucks rather than open-top buses, wound its way through the city centre to be greeted in Aeota Square by the Prime Minister, John Key. If ever there were a nation at peace with itself, it was New Zealand.
The final utility vehicle held Henry, his departing coach, Wayne Smith, captain Richie McCaw as well, of course, as the Webb Ellis trophy for winning the Rugby World Cup.
"It's not a huge trophy but what it means is huge," said McCaw. "We're all just blown away by this. Kiwis don't normally show emotion, but this is something else. They'll enjoy being able to say they are world champions."
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