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 iRB 2003 World Cup
Australia. It was originally going to be held jointly in Australia and New Zealand, but money issues gave the entire tournament to Australia.
8. The 8 quarter-finalists from the last World Cup qualified: Wales, England, Scotland, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina.
f. After a very poor performance in Wales/England/France 1999, Ireland had to go through the European qualifying rounds to make it to Australia.
Japan. Japan won their games against Korea and Chinese Taipai (Taiwan) 90-24, 155-3, 55-17, and 120-3, proving that they are a top Asian team.
Repercharge. After losing to Manu Samoa and Fiji in the Oceania qualifiers, Tonga thumped Papua New Guinea, and then Korea in the reperchage to make it to Australia.
Montevideo. Uruguay shocked Canada 25-23 at Montevideo, in the first international ever played there.
Spain. The Eagles thumped Spain 63-13, and 58-13 in a home-and-home series to make it to Australia.
20. 20 teams will face off starting on October 10 in Australia, for the coveted William Webb Ellis trophy.
Wendell Sailor (AUS). Wendell Sailor had this honour, in the 20th minute of the game against Argentina. A very colourful opening ceremony preceded this game.
24-8. Australia scored 2 tries to 1, but Elton Flatley's four penalty goals made all the difference.
| The second Pool A match was at Gosford on the NSW Central Coast, between Ireland and Romania. Who won, and what was the score? | 2003 World Cup: Pool A #1
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Ireland 45-17. Ireland scored five tries to two, and moved to the top of Pool A, by picking up a bonus point for scoring more than four tries.
Dennis Hickie (IRE). Dennis Hickie, the Irish left wing, scored two tries. Costello, Wood and Shane Horgan also scored for Ireland. Romania's try was scored by Maftei and they were awarded a penalty try.
| The third Pool A match was between Argentina and Namibia at the Central Coast Stadium in Gosford. How many tries did Argentina score in this match? | 2003 World Cup: Pool A #1
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10. Centre Martin Gaitan scored three tries. Argentina picked up a bonus point in their 67-14 win.
67-14 to Argentina. Argentina led 27-7 at half time.
| On 18 October, Australia thrashed Romania 90-8 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Their first try was scored how long after the kick-off? | 2003 World Cup: Pool A #1
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18 seconds. Yes, 18 seconds was all it took for Elton Flatley to score!
| The fifth Pool A match, between Ireland and Namibia, was played in pouring rain at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 19th October. Who won, and what was the score? | 2003 World Cup: Pool A #1
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Ireland 64-7. Ireland scored 10 tries to 1, to take maximum points from the match. They led 33-7 at half time.
t. Ireland 10 points, Australia 9, Argentina 5, Romania and Namibia 0.
| Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane was the venue for the first Pool B match on October 11th, between Fiji and France. Who won and what was the score? | 2003 World Cup: Pool B
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France 61-18. France were too strong for Fiji, running in seven tries to 2, and ended up 43 points ahead. The half time score was 24-8.
Yannick Jauzion. Jauzion, the centre, scored his three 2nd half tries in the 55th, 66nd and 72nd minutes of play. The other French tries were scored by Harinordoquy, Ibanez and Dominici (who scored twice).
| The second Pool B match was between Scotland and Japan in Townsville, North Queensland. How many tries were scored in the game? | 2003 World Cup: Pool B
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6. Scotland scored five tries to 1 to beat a spirited Japanese team.
Scotland v Japan 32-11. Scotland scored their first try after 5 minutes, but had to struggle for their victory.
Fiji 19-18. This game went down to the wire! The USA scored in the last seconds, but unfortunately for them, the conversion missed, and Fiji won by a single point.
51-29. France scored six tries to two to win the game. They led 20-16 at half time.
Frederic Michalak. Michalak scored a try, kicked 5 conversions and three penalty goals, for a persobal tally of 24 points. Rougerie scored two tries, Pelous and Crenca one each.
39-15. Scotland scored five tries, to the five penalty goals of the U.S.A. Scotland lead 24-9 at half time.
Simon Danielli. Winger Simon Danielli scored twice in the space of five minutes midway through the first half. Kerr, Townsend and Paterson scored a try each.
| The first Pool C match was between South Africa and Uruguay. Not surprisingly, South Africa won. What was the score?
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72-6. South Africa ran in 12 tries to two penalty goals. The half time score was 36-6.
Joost van der Westhuizen. Halfback Joost van der Westhuizen, who announced his intention to retire from international rugby at the end of the World Cup, scored three tries. Botha scored two tries, and Delport and Bands one each.
| The second Pool C match was between England and Georgia. As expected England won by a cricket score! Well nearly! 84-6. How many tries did they score?
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12. Ben Cohen 2, Will Greenwood 2, Steve Thompson, Neil Back, Lawrence Dallaglio, Matt Dawson, Mike Tindall, Jason Robinson, Mark Regan, Dan Luger scored them.
16. He only kicked 5 conversions and two penalty goals: 16 points out of England's 84.
Samoa 60-13. Samoa were too strong for Uruguay, scoring 10 tries to two, and lead 29-5 at half time.
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