Rugby World Cup ball launched in NZ

The official Rugby World Cup ball was launched in New Zealand today, although our All Blacks won't get their hands on it anytime soon.

The Gilbert ball will be released to the participating countries at some stage to they can get used to the nuances of it.

All Black selector and former first five great Grant Fox was at Eden Park today to have a look at the new product.

"It actually feels ok but the players will be better qualified to talk about it but it's nice and colourful.

"The players shouldn't have too many problems adjusting.

"The synthetic balls they use now days, they've used them…

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