For 24 years we've been trying to get our hands on 'Web Ellis'

Just under 12 hours until kickoff in the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the entire country of NZ is all consumed with the tournament.

Whilst we have only been in the country for a couple of days it is fantastic to see the enthusiasm and support for the tournament and not just for the All Blacks but also the other countries represented in the quest for the cup.

NZ residents have been encouraged to support a secondary team and from what we've seen especially in Nelson this has been successfully taken on-board.

The Italian Rugby Team is based in Nelson for a lot of the tournament and the number of Italian flags and side events is just awesome.

A radio station this morning release a parody Weird Al Yankovic style of Smokie - Living Next Door to Alice; For 24 years we've been trying to get our hands on 'Web Ellis' .

Give it a listen, it sums up NZ's quest for the prized cup nicely.