Hansen pays tribute to all those affected by Typhoon Hagibis

All Blacks Coach, Steve Hansen has paid tribute to all those affected by deadly Typhoon Hagibis, after the superstorm struck Japan over the weekend.

So far, 35 people have been confirmed dead by the violent typhoon that hit Japan.

Other people are 20 missing and hundreds have been injured as nearly 1000mm of rain fell within a 24-hour period.

Speaking to media today though, coach Hansen emphasised his side's sympathies and support for those affected, with many of his New Zealand squad affected by the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Hansen says they would  like to pass on their sympathies to the Japanese people that have lost family, property and so forth.

The All Blacks play Ireland at 10.15pm Saturday in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final. In other quarter-finals, Australia will take on England at 7.15pm Saturday, Wales battles France at 7.15pm Sunday and hosts Japan will face South Africa at 10.15pm Sunday.

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