Rugby Union World Cup: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Rugby World Cup
Notable Honorees	François Pienaar • Joost van der Westhuizen

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South Africa's Francois Steyn runs with the ball during the rugby World Cup final against England, with teammates and an England player in pursuit on a crowded stadium field.

Jonah Lomu of the New Zealand All Blacks runs with the ball during the 1995 Rugby World Cup semifinal against England, with another player in the background.

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