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New Zealand v Italy: All Blacks supporters are in an expectant mood as they start their World Cup campaign in Melbourne

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Despite the Italians' best efforts New Zealand establish a firm grip on the game

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New Zealand skipper Reuben Thorne goes over for the second of four unanswered tries in the first-half

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All Black wing Doug Howlett adds try number three as the Italians are blown away

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Howlett soon adds another try after the break, the first of an incredible seven, setting up a massive 70-7 win for the All Blacks

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France v Fiji: Lock Api Naevo powers through the line to touch down in the corner and stun France in the early stages

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French kicker Frederic Michalak slots over four penalties to put his side into the lead

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France lead at half-time but a magical try from Rupeni Caucaunibuca early in the second period brings the Fijian support to its feet

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But France are in no mood to be victims of an upset and centre Yannick Jauzion scores a hat-trick of second-half tries

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Christophe Dominici rounds off an impressive victory for France with his second try, putting the seal on a 61-18 scoreline

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South Africa v Uruguay: Joost van der Westhuizen scores the first of his three tries in the first minute, as the Springboks make a brilliant start

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Thinus Delport slides over for yet another try as South Africa romp to a resounding 72-6 victory over the shell-shocked Uruguayans