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1999 Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony at the Millennium Stadium. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Former Welsh captain Gwyn Jones eyes up the Web Ellis trophy during the Opening Ceremony. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Prince Charles opens the tournament alongside former Welsh captain Gwyn Jones. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: Daniel Herbert of Australia passes to Matt Burke Quarter Final between Wales and Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: George Gregan against Wales. Australia won the game 24-9. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: Pieter Rossouw of South Africa celebrates his late try against England. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: South Africa progressed to the semi finals by winning 44-21. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: All Black Justin Marshall sets up a backline move against Scotland. (Photo by Ross Setford/Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: New Zealand's winger Jonah Lomu fends off Scottish winger Cameron Murray. New Zealand defeated Scotland 30-18. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: A banner for All Black Andrew Mehrtens against Scotland in the quarter final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: Philippe Bernat-Salles of France is tackled by Diego Albanese and Eduardo Simone of Argentina. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Quarter Finals: Argentinian winger Diego Albanese is comforted as he cries at the end of the match. France defeated Argentina 47-26. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Semi Finals: Springbok and Wallaby supporters at the semi final of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Semi Finals: Springbok Mark Andrew takes a line-out ball against the Wallabies. (Photo by Ross Setford/Getty Images)

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Semi Finals: The Wallabies celebrate the drop goal of Stephen Larkham. Australia won 27-21. (Photo by Ross Setford/Getty Images)

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Semi Finals: UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 31: The Wallabies salute the crowd after defeating the Springboks in the semi final. (Photo by Ross Setford/Getty Images)

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Semi Finals: French fly-half Christophe Lamaison smiles as referee whistles the end of the semi. France won 43-31. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Semi Finals: French winger Philippe Bernat-Salles blows kisses to the crowd at the end of the Rugby World Cup semi-final match between New Zealand and France. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: Australian winger Ben Tune raises his hand after scoring a try in the final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: French centre Richard Dourthe is tackled by the Australian defence. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: Australian fullback Matthew Burke kicks a conversion. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: Australian scrum-half George Gregan jumps to celebrate the victory. Australia winning 35-12. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: The Wallabies celebrate winning the final. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: Queen Elizabeth II gives the Webb Ellis trophy to Australian captain John Eales. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: John Eales holds up the Webb Ellis trophy. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: Australian winger Joe Roff drinks from the cup inside the locker room. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Final: 6 Nov 1999: The Australian team celebrate winning the Final of the 1999 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Getty Images)

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The Wallabies get a heroes welcome upon their return to Sydney. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Captain John Eales and Vice Captain George Gregan hold aloft the William Web Ellis trophy during the ticker tape parade at Town Hall, Sydney Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)