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Canada start the tournament with a win against Namibia 72-11, but don't qualify for the second round

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Western Samoa beat Wales and Japan in the first round but crash from the tournament in the second

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Irish fans hope for the better as their team lose to Argentina 28-24 and miss on the place in the quarters

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The Welsh dream is over as the team are defeated by Australia for the place in the semi-final

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England fans have another four years to wait as their team are beaten by South Africa 44-21 in the quarter-final

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In the semi-final against France, the All-Blacks suffer a crushing 43-31 defeat

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And there is no relief for the fans in the match for the third place as New Zealand lose to South Africa

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French fans sing the national anthem before the final against Australia

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But France are beaten 35-12 by the mighty Australia and it's time for their fans to sing the winning song

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Australia fans hope that in 2003 they will retain the title on home soil