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New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Referee Nigel Owens of Wales shows the yellow card to Ben Smith of New Zealand during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand is tackled by Will Genia of Australia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Will Genia of Australia passes the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand runs with the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Ma'a Nonu of New Zealand makes a break during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Victor Vito of New Zealand and teammates celebrate following their victory during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores his team's third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
Dan Carter in shock
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: (L-R) Conrad Smith, Aaron Smith, Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Kieran Read of New Zealand celebrate with their medals following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Richie McCaw of New Zealand is congratulated by former England player Jason Leonard following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand gives his winners medal to a young fan following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEAVE SOME FOR ME: Richie McCaw has a laugh with New Zealand's Victoria Cross winner Bill Henry 'Willie' Apiata who take a drink from the Webb Ellis Cup in the dressing room
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Richie McCaw and Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks lift the Webb Ellis Cup following the victory against Australia in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
SHOWING THEIR METAL: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and man of the match Dan Carter hold aloft the Webb Ellis Cup
New Zealand haka after RWC 2015 final
THE HAKA: Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Tenei Te Tangata Puhuru huru, Nana nei tiki mai, Whakawhiti te ra, A upa ne ka up ane, Upane, Kaupane, Whiti te ra
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HEAVENLY FEELING: Richie McCaw hoists the Webb Ellis Cup into the night sky as he and his All Blacks teammates celebrate becoming World Cup winners for the third time
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
OVAL TO YOU: All Blacks players watch as Prince Harry presents the Rugby World Cup to captain Richie McCaw after the win over Australia at Twickenham
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
DANCING DAN: All Black points hero Dan Carter claps his hands and dances on the dias as skipper Richie McCaw approaches with the Rugby World Cup
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
ALL YOURS, ALL BLACKS: Prince Harry hands the Webb Ellis Cup to victorious captain Richie McCaw to spark wild celebrations among the New Zealand players
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Referee Nigel Owens shakes hands with Prince Harry during the post match presentations after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Lewis - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
COMMISERATIONS: Defeated Australia captain Stephen Moore shakes hands with Prince Harry as he collects his runners-up medal at the post-match presentation
Fans In Auckland Watch Rugby World Cup Final
CRYING KIWI: Marilynna Burton bursts into tears as she celebrates with rugby fans at a bar in Auckland after the All Blacks win the World Cup for the third time
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
FEELING DOWN: Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia tries to come to terms with his disappointment after defeat in the Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
BEAUDEN WELL: Julian Savea and Sonny Bill Williams dive in to celebrate with Beauden Barrett after he scores the All Blacks' third and decisive try
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
CHAMPION FEELING: New Zealand players celebrate as they become the first team to retain the Rugby World Cup and make it three titles in total
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
ALL OVER: Beauden Barrett dives over to score his team's third try late in the match to ensure back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs for the All Blacks
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
DAN THE MAN: New Zealand's Dan Carter is the man of the match after a standout performance in the Rugby World Cup final in which he scores 19 points against Australia
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HAUL BACK: Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks is prevented from gaining ground by the combined efforts of three Australia players
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Dan Carter of New Zealand scores a drop goal during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
CLOSING THE GAP: Tevita Kuridrani's momentum after a surging run takes him past two All Black's defenders to score his side's second try
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
PURE GOLD: Tevita Kuridrani sits on the line pumping his fists with joy after scoring Australia's second try as his side move to within four points of New Zealand
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
FIGHTBACK: David Pocock of Australia (l) celebrates as referee Nigel Owens signlas his try that cuts the deficit on New Zealand's lead
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
PRESSURE POINT: Australian Drew Mitchell's hand catches All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder on the face as they compete for the ball
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
GETTING SHIRTY: Australia's Bernard Foley cannot shake off the All Blacks player gripping his jersey as he bid to break away
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
TALL BLACK: Julian Savea of New Zealand jumps for a high ball under pressure from Bernard Foley and Adam Ashley-Cooper
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
BEST LAID PLANS: Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia in the tunnel prior to to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final.
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
PILE-UP: New Zealand players surround Ma'a Nonu to celebrate after he scores the All Blacks' second try as Drew Mitchell of Australia can only watch
Princes Harry, Phillip, William
ROYAL FLUSH: Prince Harry, Prince Phillip and Prince William enjoy the build up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final
Twickenham Stadium - RWC 2015 Final
VIEW FROM THE TOP: A general view of Twickenham stadium during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
MADE IT: Ma'a Nonu reaches the line to score the All Blacks' second try despite a last-ditch tackle by an Australian defender
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
MA'A THEY'RE MAKING SIGHS AT ME: New Zealand's Ma'a Nonu knows he won't be caught by the despairing Australian defence as he race in to score a try
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HAIR-RAISING: The impact of Samuel Whitelock's tackle makes Australian Michael Hooper's hair stand on end
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEFT OPEN-MOUTHED: Australia's Kurtley Beale beat All Black Ben Smith in a duel for a high ball in a tense first half of the final
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
WORM'S EYE VIEW: All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder is captured from a low angle as he dives across the line to score his side's first try
Nehe Milner-Skudder scores
LIFT OFF: Nehe Milner-Skudder of New Zealand dives over the line to score the first try of Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
Australia's Matt Giteau receives medical treatment during the Rugby World Cup 2015 final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
GRABBED: All Black Ben Smith's surge for the line is brought to a shuddering halt by Israel Folau's critical tackle
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
WELCOME MATT: Australian Matt Giteau's arms are wide open to wrap around Julian Savea and prevent the All Black gaining any more ground
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
GAME OVER: It's a major disappointment for Kane Douglas of Australia as he is helped from the field following an injury
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
LEAP OF FAITH: New Zealand's Ben Smith takes the high ball under pressure from Australian opponent Bernard Foley opponent during the final at Twickenham
DEAD EYE: Dan Carter of New Zealand scores the opening penalty of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
CAUGHT SHORT: Michael Hooper is hauled to the ground by a desperate New Zealand tackle to prevent him reaching the try line
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
ON MA'A OWN: All Black Ma'a Nonu goes it alone as he takes on the Australia defence in a bid to take his side closer to the try line
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
FLYING START: The Red Arrows makes a spectacular flypast above Twickenham minutes before the start of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
HERO WORSHIP: New Zealand supporters pay tribute to veteran All Black and captain Richie McCaw by wearing face masks with his photo and carrying a message
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
BONES OF CONTENTION: Two New Zealand supporters dressed in Halloween costumes reckon they are in with a scream of seeing their team leave Australia for dead in the final
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
THE HOLY GRAIL: The Webb Ellis Cup is shown on a giant screen behind the iconic statue at the main gate through which players of both team will walk
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
GREEN AND GOLD STANDARD: An Australia supporter wearing a gold-coloured wig and with his nation's flag on his head heads for the showdown with New Zealand
Wally: Rugby World Cup 2015
ONLY HERE FOR THE CHEER OR THE BEER: A couple of Australia fans find a novel way to draw attention to their lack of tickets but would be happy with a substitute
New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run
THERE'S NONU BETTER: Ma'a Nonu practises passing with his All Blacks teammates during the New Zealand captain's run to ensure he is in peak form for the showdown with Australia
New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run
ON THE EDGE OF HIS SEAT: New Zealand coach Steve Hansen samples a fan's eye view of the Twickenham pitch from the stand
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
ALL BLACK IS ALL EARS: New Zealand's Samuel Whitelock listens intently to a question about his side's preparations for the final against Australia
New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run
SWING HIGH: Dan Carter practises his kicking skills at Twickenham during the captain's run for the final against Australia
Michael Hooper - Australia
EVERGREEN: Michael Hooper of Australia makes his way onto the pitch during a training session at The Lensbury Hotel on October 27, 2015
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
COACH-DRIVER: All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen drives a golf cart to a New Zealand media session in Bagshot to talk about the Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015
OL' BLACK AND BLUE EYES: David Pocock sports a couple of badly bruised eyes as he speaks to the media in the build-up to the final against New Zealand
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