Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games, and they have been drawn into pools.
Please click on your team to find out more...
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New Zealand won the first World Cup in 1987, but have since failed to repeat their success. However NZ is currently ranked first in the world and should qualify with ease. The entire country will be backing the All Blacks, whilst expecting them to make the final. |
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| Date |
Pool |
Match |
Location |
Venue |
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| Fri Sept 09 |
A |
New Zealand v Tonga |
Auckland |
Eden Park |
| Fri Sept 16 |
A |
New Zealand v Japan |
Hamilton |
Waikato Stadium |
| Sat Sept 24 |
A |
New Zealand v France |
Auckland |
Eden Park |
| Sun Oct 2 |
A |
New Zealand v Canada |
Wellington |
Wellington Regional Stadium |
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Key Player
Richie McCaw
New Zealand Coach
Graham Henry
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PREVIOUS WORLD CUP RESULTS
| Year |
Stage |
Result |
Score |
Host Country |
Venue |
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| 2007 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
New Zealand 18 - France 20 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
| 2003 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Won |
New Zealand 40 - France 13 |
Australia |
Sydney |
| 1999 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Lost |
New Zealand 18 - South Africa 22 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
| 1995 |
Final |
Lost |
New Zealand 12 - South Africa 15 |
South Africa |
Johannesburg |
| 1991 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Won |
New Zealand 13 - Scotland 6 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
| 1987 |
Final |
Won |
New Zealand 29 - France 9 |
New Zealand |
Auckland |
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| TEAM VIDEO: |
ALL BLACKS HAKA |
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