My All Blacks Team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup

The All Blacks' thumping performance of the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday night was never really in doubt even after the loss in Sydney the weekend before.

Billed as captain Richie McCaw's farewell to New Zealand and his chance to become the most capped test captain in test history, along with a chance to say goodbye to the likes of Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu, the ABs were never going to lose this game even if at times initially they looked a bit nervous.

Every player in the side stood up and while like Julian Savea may not quite be at the form we know they can be in, we have a clear idea of who will make the long flight to London next month.

So with all the auditions and warm-up tests over, here is my All Blacks squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Props -
Tony Woodcock, Owen Franks, Ben Franks, Wyatt Crockett, Nepo Laulala

Hookers -
Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Codie Taylor

Locks -
Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Luke Romano

Loose Forwards -
Victor Vito, Jerome Kaino, Liam Messam, Richie McCaw, Sam Cane, Kieran Read

Halfbacks -
Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara

First Fives -
Dan Carter, Lima Sopoaga

Centres -
Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Malakai Fekitoa

Wingers -
Julian Savea

Utility Backs -
Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Colin Slade, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Charles Piutau, Beauden Barrett

Notes - 
- Nepo Laulala has really taken his chance since being named for the Samoa test and should be named the 5th prop.
- James Broadhurst and Jeremy Thrush haven't really taken their chances and the selectors will opt to use Kieran Read, Victor Vito and Jerome Kaino as emergency lock cover
- Two specialist halfbacks with Colin Slade to become the jack of all trades
- Sonny Bill Williams to miss out after a below par season and with questions re: focus - SBW is also pursuing a spot in the Olympics.
- Lima Sopoaga and Nehe Milner-Skudder are the two new backs after taking their chances and holding them onto them well.