All Blacks snubbed for advert
The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed the All Blacks were not asked to appear in a World Cup advertisement.
The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed the All Blacks were not asked to appear in a World Cup advertisement.
Russia remain in the hunt for the final place at 2015 World Cup after beating Zimbabwe 23-15 in their Repechage semi-final in Krasnoyarsk on Saturday.
A number of former All Blacks intend to make themselves available for other countries at next year's World Cup.
Namibia thrashed Madagascar 89-10 on Sunday to qualify for the 2015 World Cup, while Zimbabwe, who beat Kenya 28-10, go to the Repechage.
Kenya took a big step towards qualifying for their first-ever World Cup with a 29-22 victory over Namibia in Madagascar.
Fiji will join England, Australia and Wales in Pool A at next year's World Cup after they crushed the Cook Islands 108-6 in Lautoka on Saturday.
The Springboks will face Japan for the first time at next year's World Cup in England.
USA have qualified for the 2015 World Cup and will compete in the same pool as South Africa.