Australia coach Robbie Deans admitted on Wednesday that the Wallabies were struggling to adapt to ”old” rugby rules as they prepare to face
France.
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/ 21 October 2007
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France’s first hosting of rugby’s World Cup will leave mixed emotions on the home front. The six-week long tournament was superbly organised, the grounds were packed, and there was colour and drama aplenty. But the script that had the French hosts taking on the mighty All Blacks in the final in Paris failed to materialise.
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/ 13 October 2007
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Jonny Wilkinson booted defending champions England into the World Cup final with a late penalty and trademark drop-goal against France in a gritty 14-9 semifinal in Paris on Saturday. England struggled to convert their massive territorial domination over France into points.
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/ 19 September 2007
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France have traditionally had an iconic player in their flair-filled rugby ranks, whether it be Jean-Pierre Rives, Jo Maso or Serge Blanco. And to these ranks can now be added Sebastien Chabal, such has been the adulation from the French spectators for the 29-year-old.