The All Blacks are carrying a weight of expectation from their fans and are on the brink of making history at the Rugby World Cup.
On Sunday morning, they could become the first country to win four world cup titles.
Standing in their way is South Africa, who are also chasing the same history-making fourth title.
For coach Ian Foster it would be the ultimate redemption story, after almost losing his job a year ago following a number of losses.
Although the final might be 19,000km away at a raucous Stade de France, many fans back home are very much planning to get behind the men in black.
Reporter Tom Taylor and camera operator Nick Monro have more.
