In their three-decade existence, the Warriors have not won a single league title. The All Blacks are one of the most successful teams in sports history, with a win record of nearly 80 percent. The new season brought with it a new coach, Andrew Webster, who came with limited experience in the job. “It was so amazing that they were there, with the stadium packed out and with that sense of unity. It was euphoric.”The team has even become a talking point, however small, in national politics ahead of next month’s election.

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