Wee abs seek guidance regarding courage under pressure.

Yes they have turned to some obsucre war hero. They couldnt have turned to a world boxing champ as the have only had 1 in 128 years or so. 
Ex Supersport

The All Blacks have turned to a war hero for inspiration ahead of their World Cup semifinal showdown against South Africa.

With Saturday's crunch match at Twickenham expected to be filled with military symbolism and a trench warfare mentality on both sides, Victoria Cross winner Willie Apiata has joined the All Blacks camp.

Apiata was awarded the highest British Commonwealth honour for bravery when he carried a gravely wounded comrade across a battlefield, under fire, to safety in Afghanistan. (Where was ou warped DUD to give a hand in a time of need one asks - shuffling papers behind a desk?)

"He's a special New Zealander," All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said on Friday.

"He's a good man to have around and the boys enjoy hearing a few of his stories and calming words.(VERY TELLING COMMENT!!!!)

"If you talk about being in pressure environments, he's probably been in environments that are a damn sight more pressured than we end up with."

The All Blacks have maintained close military links in recent years.

Before a French test in 2000, then captain Anton Oliver led his side to a Belgian cemetrey, the burial site of 1905 captain Dave Gallaher who was killed at the Battle of Passchendale in 1917.

Apiata, a former corporal in the SAS, was also invited into the All Blacks camp before they beat France in the 2011 World Cup final.

Smacks of desparation doesnt it oaks! Way over the top!

 Beeno, you seem a little unfocussed.

 JW where do you get these warped pics from. Must be from some nz source!!Beware the hungry croc little nz sheep!

 You know you love us Beeno 
Still time to convert to a Mighty All Blacks fan, I'm sure you will be welcomed

 JW take your meds No more nonsence please JW I have just had a very nasty shock regarding who the ref is!!

 Beeno, the ref was announced days ago. What is clear is your emerging anxiety attack, we are starting the get your usual pre-match excuses

 Go and look at my post JW - the facts speak for themselves.Nz appear to have their customary ref in pocket man!
I sincerely hope I am wro ng but that as you know JW is a rare happening.

 I hear he likes to give out yellow cards, is Bismark playing this weekend?

 By the way JW there are hundreds of war vets staying at the wee abs hotel. Is this a coincidence! Wehehehe and pfffft!
Carter asked to be benched when he heard Bissie was playing but the rotund Hansen said he had asked his friend Meyer to ensure Bissie went easy on the little guy! With great reluctance Carter said he would play but asked to be subbed quickly if Bissie started getting rough!
Beeno supplying inside info regarding difficuties in the wee abs camp !! 

 Beeno, we have reached a "special understanding" with the ref so no worries 
Bismark seems happy to get some game time after a year or two of poor performances so when the ref asked him what size "naughty chair" he needed he didn't blink an eye. They say acceptance of your fate in such situations is a good step on the road to recovery. Well done Bissie, we are proud of you mate, keep up the go od work.

 Yep Bissie dont listen to Meyer, wee dan carter needs another dose!LETS GO ORC HUNTING BOKKE AND RATTLE SOME BONES!

 Droves of sporting pyschologists arrived last night at the wee abs camp - 23 in all it was reported! Hahhahahahahahaha

 JW I would o ffer to help the wee abs with a talk on positive thinking but I could get there in time now.Best just tell them 80 minutes does eventually pass and if they survive they can retire and will never have to face the Mighty Boks again!