As he prepares for his first test in one of the most coveted - and scrutinised - roles in the country, new All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits he'll be leaning on those around him.
While Saturday's test against England will be his first as skipper, Barrett will also play his first game in two months, after limited involvement in Super Rugby Pacific with injury.
He has taken a moment to soak it all in.
His first All Blacks captain's run in the books, Barrett has gone about his business as usual. He's a quiet leader, but he's making his presence felt by not doing it alone.
"I guess trusting the 22 guys around me, that they're going to do the job and I've got to do my job as well," he said.
Barrett will lead an All Blacks team that's not necessarily new look, but certainly has a new feel.
New coach Scott Robertson has made his mark on the group from day one and Barrett is eager to soak in his first test as captain.
"What I'm reminding myself is to enjoy the occasion, never lose the fact of why we play the game," he said.
While it's a new era for the All Blacks and a first look at how this side might play this year, England are at the end of their season, but they're not buying the hype that they're primed for an upset.
"That's all to take pressure off New Zealand," said scrum coach Tom Harrison. "To beat New Zealand, you've got to be at your best, they're a very good team.
"We know in this room and you'd believe they're the favourites, so as much as we talk about short preparation time, we understand the challenge in front of us."
Whether they can cause an upset or not, the tourists are excited by a rare chance to play the All Blacks in New Zealand.
"It's not like Six Nations, where you get this opportunity every year," said Harrison. "Some people who have got many caps have not played New Zealand before, so there's an underlying excitement about this experience."
The All Blacks are out to ensure it won't be a memorable one.
