Vito warns Kiwis against Complacency
Vito believes the secret to the All Blacks winning the World Cup on home soil four years ago, was learning lessons from every game and not taking anything for granted.
"The World Cup scenario is unique. Being an All Black, we put pressure on ourselves week to week.
"If we are good enough to win, we just have to make sure we take the lessons and move on," Vito said.
"We can't get too carried away. In World Cups gone by we have learnt that lesson.
"That helped us in 2011, making sure that every game is taken on its own merits, and not trying to think too far ahead," added Vito.
The All Blacks, who take on Argentina in their opening Pool C game at Wembley on September 20, are well aware they have never won a World Cup away from home.
But Vito regards that as a challenge, rather than a burden, for the current squad.
"A lot of people say we have never won a World Cup away from home," the 28-year-old said.
"At the same time, it is a big challenge which hugely excites us, especially in England, where they are very proud of their own rugby roots and has a really good team as well. "
"We saw some of the New Zealand fans here to support us. We saw how much it means to them for us to be here as well.
"They were excited about the challenge. They take it on their shoulders, and feel as much a part of it as we do."
"I find that interesting that a place as big as London can still soak up the atmosphere of something like the World Cup," Vito added.
Source: @rugbyworldcup
