Coming up with a winning team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup is not going to be easy but it can be determined through the players’ performances in tournaments this early. As the All Blacks fly to Japan this weekend for a six-week tour and games, the coaches’ and players’ performances will be observed.

According to reports, the tour served as a great opportunity to determine which team should composed New Zealand in a bid to boost the team’s chances to win the prestigious title in home soil.

All Blacks coaches Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith admitted last weekend in a press conference that a massive shake-up is needed in the team. This is to boost the chances of New Zealand in making it as far as lifting the trophy once the 2011 Rugby World Cup is over.