utc one more thought on this topic which i think is very important although i instinctively feel all blacks should be the name for this page there is a real difference between the two names the all blacks aren't only as cvene stated the new zealand rugby football union first xv the all blacks were until very recent tours also the team which played non international games on tour hence zinzan brooke for example has played times tests for 'the new zealand national team' and another for the all blacks a quick look at the official all blacks site shows numerous players who have played several matches for the all blacks but have never played for the new zealand national team in an international match as the names are not exactly equivalent i have to agree with gordyb and duncharris that strictly speaking we should not use all blacks as the main name for this article september