It's a year to the day that the All Blacks book their place in the quarterfinals of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
As it stands, the All Blacks, the current world and Rugby Championship champions, are again the favourites for the World Cup although it seems as though the likes of England, South Africa, Australia and Argentina are catching up quickly.
Indeed, at this rate of progress, England, South Africa, Australia and Argentina should expect to peak nicely in autumn next year when the tournament comes around.
So if there were no injuries, who should be in the All Blacks side to defend the world crown in under 365 days?
My tips -
Props - Owen Franks, Ben Franks, Wyatt Crockett, Joe Moody
Hookers - Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Nathan Harris
Locks - Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Jeremy Thrush, Steven Luatua
Loose forwards - Richie McCaw (captain), Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino, Liam Messam, Sam Cane
Halfbacks - Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Tawera Kerr-Barlow
First fives - Beauden Barrett, Aaron Cruden, Dan Carter
Centres - Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Malakai Fekitoa, Sonny Bill Williams
Outside backs - Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Julian Savea, Charles Piutau
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