All Blacks coach Graham Henry mounted a stirring defence of his side's character after arriving back in Christchurch today.
He made a point of emphasising the development and maturity of the 30-man squad during a four year reign tarnished by last weekend's shock quarterfinal loss to France in Cardiff.
He was clearly unaware of the drama involving the All Blacks' leading try scorer, Doug Howlett.
Reports suggested Howlett was jumping on cars and a hotel room had also been trashed. The NZRU later confirmed that two cars parked in the hotel's car park were damaged in the incident.
Howlett was not among the 17 players who arrived back in New Zealand today after losing to France in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Police said a 29-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to two vehicles outside the Hilton in London.
A Scotland Yard spokesman told NZPA the incident happened at 3am yesterday (3pm NZT).
The man was taken to the police station where he was later bailed, the spokesman said.
It was not known if he had been ordered to stay in the country as part of the bail conditions, but he was expected to report to Heathrow police at the end of the month.
Heh, Bad LOSERS?
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