The injury scare comes just 48 hours before the All Whites' World Cup opener.

Alex Rufer missed team training on Saturday (NZT) with what has been described as a knock.

The injury scare comes just 48 hours before the All Whites' World Cup opener.

For most of the squad, this is the first time at the big.

The All Whites skipper says keeping calm will be key when they face Iran.

OPINION: The most anticipated All Whites selection in years, due to the circumstances.