In the moments after the Rugby World Cup final in 2015 Richie McCaw indicated it would be hard to walk away from the All Blacks but ultimately he knew it was over. PHIL WALTER/GETTY IMAGES Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Richie McCaw, Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu celebrate after winning the Rugby World Cup in 2015. PHIL WALTER/GETTY IMAGES The All Blacks' loss to Ireland in Chicago in 2016 was a sign of things to come in this Rugby World Cup cycle. Even during the Rugby World Cup Mo'unga and Barrett were talking about developing their understanding, rather than having it completely bedded down. PHOTOSPORT Steve Hansen reacts after the All Blacks' 19-7 loss to England in the Rugby World Cup semifinal.

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