Rugby World Cup: Celebration photoshoot shows champion Black Ferns as you've never seen them

Ever been to a party, where they had those photo booths with props and costumes to dress up?

Imagine the scenes if one of those props was a World Cup trophy...

Imagine no more, with Getty Images releasing behind-the-scenes photos of the Black Ferns celebrations, after their stunning upset victory over England at Eden Park.   

As the party started in the NZ women's dressingroom, players and staff had a chance to pose for their own personal photoshoot with the silverware. 

Even 'Professor' Wayne Smith - the coaching mastermind who guided the turnaround of a programme in tatters 12 months ago - loosened up for the occasion.

Here's a selection of those images, taken by Hannah Peters...

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith with the World Cup trophy
Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith with the World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
Sisters Chelsea and Alana Bremner with the World Cup trophy
Sisters Chelsea and Alana Bremner with the World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
The old firm of Sir Graham Henry and soon-to-be-Sir Wayne Smith... with another World Cup trophy
The old firm of Sir Graham Henry and soon-to-be-Sir Wayne Smith... with another World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
Black Ferns forwards Liana Mikaele-Tu'u and Maia Roos with World Cup trophy
Black Ferns forwards Liana Mikaele-Tu'u and Maia Roos with World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
Black Ferns Sevens stars Sarah Hirini, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Portia Woodman & Stacey Fluhler with World Cup trophy
Black Ferns Sevens stars Sarah Hirini, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Portia Woodman & Stacey Fluhler with World Cup trophy.
Hooker Luka Connor with World Cup trophy
Hooker Luka Connor with World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
Ariana Bayler & Amy Rule with World Cup trophy
Ariana Bayler & Amy Rule with World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
Scrum guru Mike Cron & hooker Georgia Ponsonby with World Cup trophy
Scrum guru Mike Cron & hooker Georgia Ponsonby with World Cup trophy. Photo credit: Getty Images
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