The All Whites are adamant they're not taking direct entry into next year's FIFA World Cup in North America for granted.
World ranked 89 New Zealand must beat Fiji in Wellington to contest next Monday's final in Auckland, against Tahiti or New Caledonia.
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says it may be a cliche, but they can't get ahead of themselves against a team ranked 59 places below them.
All White Joe Bell joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the first up clash against Fiji.
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