All Blacks' girlfriends now allowed in rooms for 'nookie only'

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SRNZPA: All Black management has softened their hard line stance on the All Black wives' and girlfriends' access to the players' rooms. "Partners can visit rooms for nookie only" said Steve Hansen. "That's it, though. Once the show's over, they've gotta go straightaway. Darren Shand will be strictly monitoring this area".

All Black management is concerned partners' demands for attention and cuddles or reports on that day's shopping could jeopardise chances of bringing home the World Cup for the first time since 1987. "No man wants to hear about cute shoes or stunning cafe au laits, that's just brutal" said Hansen.

A member of the touring party, who did not wish to be identified, described the policy as "bloody sweet", adding "This is better than home - you can make the sweet, sweet love and get back to playing Xbox straight away. I wish it could be the World Cup all year 'round".