On Sunday one of the most eagerly awaited press conferences of the year takes place when Graham Henry and his fellow coaches announce their first All Black team of 2009.

And boy do we at Yahoo!Xtra know that everyone and their dog wants a say in who should pull on that black jersey with the silver fern for the game against France in Dunedin on June 13. I still haven't recovered from some of the barbed comments from the last time I tried to have a say on the All Blacks!

So here's your chance - put yourself in Ted's position and pick your starting fifteen. And if you can't be bothered doing that then just bag my selections instead.

Here's my choice for take on Les Bleus in a couple of week's time.

1. Tony Woodcock - I'd like to see Wyatt Crockett get a shot, but it might be better coming against the lesser-lights of Italy at the end of the month.

Woodcock hasn't been in the best form of his career, but he's dependable so gets the nod.

2. Andrew Hore - I just prefer Hore over Keven Mealamu. I believe he throws the ball better than Kev and he's more dynamic around the ruck. I think it's likely Mealamu will start, as the Brains Trust seem to like Hore's impact off the bench, but not in my team! Aled de Melmanche seems to have been mentioned as a possibility, but his lineout throws are worse than either of the incumbents so I wouldn't risk him.

3. John Afoa - Come back Carl Hayman. Tight head is a bit of a problem at the moment with no-one really pushing themselves as the number one in that position. I've gone with Afoa over Neemia Tialata as I think Tialata poses more problems off the bench.

4. Brad Thorn - Possibly the first name on this team sheet after Mils Muliaina. The man is a rock and his experience will prove invaluable with some of the less experienced team members around him.

5. Isaac Ross - Why not? With the absence of Ali Williams and Anthony Boric, the choice isn't clear. Do you go with Jason Eaton who really hasn't stood out this season? I picked Ross because he's young, dynamic and - more importantly - what better way to introduce someone into the All Blacks than by playing with his team-mate who can guide him through the experience.

6. Adam Thomson - Thomson's off-field issues aside, he's impressed me for the Highlanders this year. Jerome Kaino could probably be classed as the incumbent, but has been short of his best in an under-performing Blues side. Liam Messam is a great player and he'll play lots of games for the All Blacks, but I've given him the week off after the Super 14 final. Kieran Read will have to make do with a bench spot.

7. Tanerau Latimer - In the absence of captain Richie McCaw and the unfortunate injury to Scotty Waldrom, Latimer is the only real option for the All Blacks at number seven. On form Waldrom should have started against France in the absence of McCaw, but Latimer has enough class to step up to test level and has a real shot at being the first choice back up to Richie.

8. Rodney So'oialo (c) - Has been Mr Dependable since he gave away that stupid penalty against South Africa a couple of years back which costs the All Blacks. He leads from the front and will keep the younger charges in check.

9. Piri Weepu - Possibly the toughest call. Jimmy Cowan is a great half back, but there are times when his impetuousness is a little too much. Weepu deserves a lot of credit for forcing himself back into Henry and co's plans and, despite not being first choice for the Hurricanes for most of the season, would be my first choice. Incidentally, I'd like to see Alby Mathewson get a shot against Italy - he's had a huge Super 14 and deserves his chance.

10. Stephen Donald - Simply the only choice to replace DC. His form has been good, and his kicking has improved. Still tries to be too clever on occasion (although the same could be said for some of DC's twenty-two drop-outs in recent years) and I can't watch a close-up of him talking to himself before he takes a kick - but he's miles ahead of his first-five back-up - which is probably Weepu.

11. Lelia Masaga - Again, another tough choice. Rene Ranger ended the season well and had Rudi Wulf had more game-time on the wing rather than at full-back I'd probably would have come close to picking him. But Masaga has the same X-factor that the injured Sitiveni Sivivatu has (and he's a much better passer of the ball as well) so I'd give him a go.

12. Ma'a Nonu - The leading try-scorer in the Super 14 and a brute to play against. The improvement in Nonu's all-round game over the last 18 months has been astonishing, and he's the envy of every other team in international rugby. A devastating player who can change any game and an easy choice at 12. I would also love to see Callum Bruce get a shot against Italy - his form has been fantastic and he deserves a shot in black.

13. Conrad Smith - I went with Smith over Richard Kahui because Kahui's not fully over his injury problems and he'll play for the All Blacks a few times this season. Classy Conrad has formed a superb partnership with Nonu at provincial, Super 14 and international level and will start against France, but Kahui is a major threat to this Hurricane's partnership.

14. Joe Rokocoko - Wouldn't have been in my team if Sivivatu has been fit (Masaga would have moved across to the right wing instead) because I just haven't been that impressed with Rokocoko's work this year. He came looking for the ball more for the Blues in the latter-half of the season, but never hit top gear. But his international record is sublime and, with better players around him, is likely to keep up his try-scoring record.

15. Mils Muliaina - I considered giving Cory Jane the nod for the game against France, but Malili is just too important to the All Blacks. Jane will get another shot in black this season, but Muliaina's form has been fantastic, and I can't in good conscience not pick him for this game.

On the bench I'd have Tialata, Mealamu, Read, Eaton, Cowan, Isaia Toeava (the best utility back we have) and Bruce.

So who's in your team?