The hurt and suffering that will long linger is etched on the faces of the All Blacks as they struggle to suppress the emotional scars of their World Cup semi-final defeat to England. New Zealand, as a rugby nation, has come a long way from the widespread outcry experienced during their 24-year wait between World Cup successes from 1987 to 2011. Expectations, though, have not wavered. In fact, after securing the last two World Cup titles, those on the team have only increased. The All Blacks are expected to win every match so the brutal, comprehensive nature of their England beating is particularly difficult to take. Carrying such a weight magnifies disappointment, especially on this grand stage. That is partly why the All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen needed a moment to hold back tears as he again fronted up to dissect his side’s 19-7 loss. Not long after the final whistle Hansen was spotted on his phone, off to the side of the field. Asked who he had called, Hansen began to well up. “I rang my wife,” he said, pausing to sip water in order to prevent his emotions from bubbling over. After speaking to his wife, Hansen…