Three.js .dae model rigging using blender unexpected results

Question

I am creating a rigged model for use in browser using Three.js. Before I rig the model it loads perfectly fine I can move and rotate the model. After I rig the model the pieces load in different locations with unexpected rotations.

I am loading a .dae file type created in blender. The very same file is then rigged which is when the problem occurs.

The pre rigged version is viewable here (just click the play button in menu) http://glasnost.itcarlow.ie/~games4/cantwelld/ThreeJS/prototype/prototype.html

The rigged version is viewable here (just click the play button in menu) http://glasnost.itcarlow.ie/~games4/cantwelld/ThreeJS/prototyperig/prototypeRigged.html

Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is it possible to load a rigged .dae in three.js?