Christopher Luxon was one of multiple All Blacks fans out supporting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final.
The Prime Minister-elect watched the All Blacks lose 12-11 to the Springboks from the comfort of Coops Corner Bar on Auckland's Viaduct.
Luxon says the mood was pretty respectful when walking around the Viaduct.
He says we're all disappointed, but the fans he encountered were all proud of the teams' efforts.
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