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Who won the rugby union World Cup in 2007?
South Africa national rugby union team2007 Rugby World Cup / ChampionThe South Africa national rugby union team, commonly known as the Springboks, is the country’s national team governed by the South African Rugby Union. The Springboks play in green and gold jerseys, with white shorts and their emblem is a native antelope, the springbok, which is the national animal of South Africa. Wikipedia
Was there a Rugby World Cup in 2007?
Twenty nations competed for the Webb Ellis Cup in the tournament, which was hosted by France from 7 September to 20 October….2007 Rugby World Cup.
| Coupe du Monde – France 2007 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 September – 20 October (44 days) |
| No. of nations | 20 (91 qualifying) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Africa (2nd title) |
Where was the 2007 Rugby World Cup played?
The 2007 Rugby World Cup was played in France between 7 September and 20 October 2007. Each of the 20 competing nations was required to confirm their 30-man squad by 14 August.
What year was the Rugby World Cup in France?
2007 Rugby World Cup. The 2007 Rugby World Cup was the sixth Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. Twenty nations competed for the Webb Ellis Cup in the tournament, which was hosted by France from 7 September to 20 October.
Who replaced Donald Kerslake in the 2007 Rugby World Cup?
Final squad announced on 29 August 2007. Filipo Levi and Donald Kerslake were replaced by Tani Fuga and Alfie Vaeluaga before the tournament Sailosi Tagicakibau replaced Anitelia Tuilagi, ahead of the Tonga game. Fosi Pala’amo was called in to replace Justin Va’a for the England game.
How many countries were involved in the Rugby World Cup?
The competition was contested over 44 days between 20 different nations, over 48 fixtures. The tournament began on 7 September at the Stade de France with a match between the host nation, France, and Argentina. The tournament culminated at the same venue on 20 October for the Final between England and South Africa.