Inspired by this post from Richard Llewelyn:

I see that Alistair Campbell has taken the chance to settle a few old scores. Most of it is self-serving tripe of course, but it is disappointing (yet not surprising) to see him recycle so unquestioningly the utter irresponsible falsehoods about Pacific Islands being 'pillaged' by AB scouts. Wanker. Sheesh.

I thought I'd better seek out the truth ... as a New Zealander I was deeply disappointed to discover the British have been right all along. The video evidence doesn't lie ...