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2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D

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2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D

Pool D of the 2015 Rugby World Cup began on 19 September and was completed on 11 October 2015. The pool was composed of France (the 2011 runners-up), Ireland and Italy – who all qualified automatically for the tournament due to finishing in the top three positions in their pools in 2011 – joined by the top American qualifier, Canada, and the second European qualifier, Romania. The top two teams; Ireland and France qualified for the quarter finals.

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Overall

All times are local United Kingdom time (UTC+01)

France vs Italy

Notes:

  • Martin Castrogiovanni became Italy's most capped player with 114 caps.

    • Italy vs Canada

    Notes:

  • Mauro Bergamasco equalled Samoa's Brian Lima record of competing in five consecutive Rugby World Cup tournaments.

    • Ireland vs Romania

    Notes:

  • The match attendance of 89,267 surpassed the Rugby World Cup's previous record of 89,019, set just seven days earlier during the match between New Zealand and Argentina.

    • France vs Canada

    Notes:

  • Rémy Grosso (France) made his international debut.

    • Canada vs Romania

    Notes:

  • Mihai Lazăr and Valentin Popîrlan (Romania) earned their 50th test caps.
  • This match was the biggest comeback in Rugby World Cup history.

    • Italy vs Romania

    Notes:

  • Andrei Rădoi (Romania) earned his 50th test cap.
  • Tudorel Bratu (Romania) made his international debut.

    • France vs Ireland

    Notes:

  • Louis Picamoles (France) earned his 50th test cap.

    • References

    2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D Wikipedia
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