Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games, and they have been drawn into pools.
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Australia have had an exceptional last 2 decades in international rugby. Australia have lost 6 games within 33 World Cup matches. Australia, currently ranked third in the world, is a strong contender and will meet Italy, Ireland, Russia and USA in the World Cup. |
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| Date |
Pool |
Match |
Location |
Venue |
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| Sun Sept 11 |
C |
Australia v Italy |
Auckland |
North Harbour Stadium |
| Sat Sept 17 |
C |
Australia v Ireland |
Auckland |
Eden Park |
| Fri Sept 23 |
C |
Australia v USA |
Wellington |
Wellington Regional Stadium |
| Sat Oct 1 |
C |
Australia v Russia |
Nelson |
Trafalgar Park |
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Key Player
Matt Giteau
Australia Coach
Robbie Deans
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PREVIOUS WORLD CUP RESULTS
| Year |
Stage |
Result |
Score |
Host Country |
Venue |
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| 2007 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
Australia 10 - England 12 |
France |
Marseille |
| 2003 |
Final |
Lost |
Australia 17 - England 20 |
Australia |
Sydney |
| 1999 |
Final |
Won |
Australia 35 - France 12 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
| 1995 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
Australia 22 - England 25 |
South Africa |
Cape Town |
| 1991 |
Final |
Won |
Australia 12 - England 6 |
England |
London |
| 1987 |
3rd Place of Play-Off |
Lost |
Australia 21 - Wales 22 |
New Zealand |
Rotorua |
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