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THE QUIZ

1. At the 2007 RWC, the “pool of death” comprised France, Ireland, Argentina, Georgia and Namibia. Who topped the pool and where did they finish overall?2. NZ has finished in the top 4 at 8 of the 9 RWC’s. Name the next best performed countries, 2 of3. The lowest total attendance at a RWC tournament was the 1st one, in 1987, at 605,000 spectators. The highest total attendance has been approx. 2,500,000 spectators. Where and when?4. The highest winning margain by a RWC winning team is 23, when Australia beat France, 35-12 in 1999, and the lowest is 1 point when NZ beat France 8-7. Two finals have ended in 3 point victories. Name them?5. NZ hold the record for the most points scored in a RWC match at 145 points, but who has the record for the widest winning margain?6. In 2003, the Auckland Blues won the Super 12. Who was the only team to defeat them?7. Two New Zealand hakas were performed before a match on what occasion?8. Sean Fitzpatrick’s last game for NZ was in 1997 against Wales when he replaced which player?9. What was the score at the end of normal time in the 1995 RWC Final, SA versus NZ?10. Only 1 NZ forward is represented in the top 10 of all time drop goal scorers in NZ rugby. Who is that and how many drop goals has he scored?11. Up until the 2021 Women’s RWC, one country has participated at all of the 8 tournaments and finished in the top 3 at all of them. Which country?12. A number of teams withdrew from the 1994 Women’s RWC, including NZ. When Spain withdrew, another team was required to make up the numbers to 12 for 4 even pools. Which team was that?13. Who is the only NZ rugby player to be featured as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds, London?14. When the Barbarians famously beat the All Blacks in 1973, they traditionally picked a young uncapped English lock, Bob Wilkinson. Then, Mervyn Davies, the Welsh No. 8 withdrew from the side and another uncapped player was picked to play. This player finished his career by representing his country at both union and league. Who?15. When NZ walloped Australia 50-21 in Sydney, 2003, Australia fielded 3 ex league backs. Name them?

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