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All Blacks players were kept awake in their Cardiff hotel last night by Welsh supporters celebrating the famous Rugby World Cup win over England.

The New Zealand squad are based in the Hilton Hotel in the city centre as they prepare for Friday’s clash with Georgia at the Millennium Stadium.

And on their first night here they were greeted with the cacophonous noise of Welsh fans rejoicing following the 28-25 victory at Twickenham.

“I don’t think some of the guys got a lot of sleep,” admitted second row Sam Whitelock.

“I managed to sleep through it, but you could really hear the supporters out there enjoying the night. It was awesome.

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“Cardiff is always rugby mad. Last night before the game everyone was out in their tops. It was cool to see that and the boys enjoyed seeing how supportive the Welsh people are of their own team.

“You get that rugby-mad vibe every time you come here. It’s an awesome city.”

The 68-cap Whitelock says the All Blacks are relishing the prospect of running out at the Millennium, which he rates as one of the best grounds in the world.

“It’s definitely right up there. It’s awesome having a roof over your heads,” he said.

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“The noise echoes around and it’s a cool atmosphere. I know the guys will enjoy a dry ball and running rugby as well.

“It’s an awesome atmosphere in there. Every stadium around the world has its own little vibe and this one here has an awesome vibe to it.”

Crusaders star Whitelock is hoping that Welsh fans in the ground will be backing them come Friday’s Pool C clash with the Georgians.

“The supporters will get behind both sides, but hopefully they will be more on our side,” said the 26-year-old.

“It would be great to have them on our side and backing us up.”