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2007 Rugby World Cup Pool C

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2007 Rugby World Cup Pool C

Pool C of the 2007 Rugby World Cup began on 8 September and concluded on 29 September 2007. The pool was composed of World Cup debutantes Portugal, Italy, New Zealand, Romania and Scotland.

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Overview

New Zealand were assured of first place in the pool after only three rounds of matches, having secured the maximum of five points from each of their matches. Over their four matches, the All Blacks established a new points record for the pool stage with 309 points.

Italy were unable to carry their strong Six Nations form into the World Cup, and were knocked out. Scotland qualified for the quarter-finals as pool runners-up.


All times local (UTC+2)

Note

  • Doug Howlett's three tries in this match brought him level with Christian Cullen as the All Blacks' all-time highest try scorer, with 46.

    • Note

    With an attendance of 31,222, Scotland vs Romania was the lowest attended match in Pool C, despite Scotland playing at home.

    Note

  • Doug Howlett's two tries in this match brought his total in internationals to 48, a new All Blacks' try-scoring record.

    • References

    2007 Rugby World Cup Pool C Wikipedia
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