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2011 Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Fireworks explode over the Auckland city and harbour during the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Tonga perform their war dance whilst facing the All Blacks. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Richie McCaw leads the All Blacks as they perform the Haka. (Photo by Getty Images)

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A Maori warrior performs ahead of the Pool A match between Tonga and Canada. (Photo by Getty Images)

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John van der Giessen of USA gathers the loose ball. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Dan Carter of the All Blacks shows the pain of a groin injury. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Jaque Fourie of the Springboks and Vereniki Goneva of Fiji compete for a high ball. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Brian O'Driscoll and Keith Earls of Ireland tackle Quade Cooper of the Wallabies. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Tommy Bowe of Ireland charges forward during the match between Australia and Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Kahn Fotuali'i of Samoa goes over to score a try. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Jonny Wilkinson of England prepares to kick the ball.(Photo by Getty Images)

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France's prop Jean-Baptiste Poux bleeds from a head wound. (Photo by Getty Images)

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A streaker lies between the goal post. (Photo by Getty Images)

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An Argentina fan enjoys the pre-match atmosphere prior to kickoff during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Argentina and Scotland. (Photo by Getty Images)

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A Japan fan cheers on their team. (Photo by Getty Images)

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France fans pose prior to quarter final two of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between England and France. (Photo by Getty Images)

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The Samoa team perform the Siva Tau. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Alfredo Lalanne of Argentina kicks as Bidzina Samkharadze of Georgia dives for the ball. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Shane Williams of Wales scores their first try during the quarter Final match between Ireland and Wales. (Photo by Getty Images)

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An Ireland fan looks dejected after defeat. (Photo by Getty Images)

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England's center Toby Flood reacts in front of the French team after the 2011 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match France vs England. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Jonny Wilkinson of England fails to stop Maxime Medard of France going over to score a try. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Australian Wallabies center Pat McCabe and center Adam Ashley-Cooper tackle South Africa's Springbok flanker Schalk Burger. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Wallabies players celebrate as the final whistle is blown and victory secured. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Pierre Spies of South Africa is tackled by James O'Connor and Rocky Elsom of Australia during the quarter finals. (Photo by Getty Images)

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New Zealand's All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw is toppled during the quarter-final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Leonardo Senatore and Mario Ledesma Arocena of Argentina tackle Sonny Bill Williams of the All Blacks. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Welsh rugby fans watch the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final match Wales vs France on a giant screen at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on October 15, 2011. More than 60,000 Welsh rugby fans flooded into the cathedral of Welsh rugby.(Photo by Getty Images)

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Jamie Roberts and Ryan Jones of Wales lie dejected at the final whistle after semi final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Wales fans show their emotions after defeat in the semi final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Australian Wallabies center Anthony Faingaa is tackled by New Zealand All Black captain Richie McCaw. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Rocky Elsom of the Wallabies is tackled by Kieran Read of the All Blacks. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quade Cooper of the Wallabies fails to stop Israel Dagg of the All Blacks. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Aaron Cruden of the All Blacks celebrates victory with Brad Thorn after semi final between New Zealand and Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)

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The French team advance to receive the challenge of the New Zealand All Black Haka. (Photo by Getty Images)

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New Zealand All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock dives towards a try during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Imanol Harinordoquy reacts after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Dejected France captain Thierry Dusautoir looks on following his team's 7-8 defeat. (Photo by Getty Images)

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New Zealand All Blacks winger Cory Jane and full-back Israel Dagg react after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup. (Photo by Getty Images)

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New Zealand All Blacks lock Brad Thorn holds the Webb Ellis cup with his players. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Israel Dagg, Jerome Kaino, Mils Muliaina and Dan Carter of the All Blacks pose with the Webb Ellis Cup. (Photo by Getty Images)

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New Zealand All Blacks including New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw perform a victory Haka behind the Webb Ellis cup. (Photo by Getty Images)

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All Blacks coach Graham Henry and Dan Carter of the All Blacks wave to the crowd with the Cup. (Photo by Getty Images)