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  • Richie McCaw - New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2015 Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after victory 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 Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
  • Richie McCaw - New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2015 Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after victory 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 Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
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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)
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  • 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 v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Richie McCaw of New Zealand and Dan Carter of New Zealand pose with the Webb Ellis Cup after victory 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 Phil Walter/Getty Images)
  • 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 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
  • 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: Rugby World Cup final 2015 MAORI MAGIC: Singers and dancers entertain supporters at Twickenham with traditional New Zealand music and song before the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia
  • 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 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
  • Top 10 stats: Rugby World Cup 2015 New Zealand's flanker Jerome Kaino (L), and New Zealand's hooker Dane Coles (C) celebrate after winning a quarter final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and France at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff,
  • 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
  • Top 10 stats: Rugby World Cup 2015 13 - The 20-18 semi-final win over South Africa meant the All Blacks set a record of 13 consecutive RWC matches.
  • Top 10 stats: Rugby World Cup 2015 Julian Savea runs in to score his third try in New Zealand's victory over France to take his tournament total to eight and equal the Rugby World Cup record set by All Black Jonah Lomu in 1999 and Springbok Bryan Habana in 2007
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 ALL OVER IN A BLUR: Rugby fans walk prior to a semi-final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, southwest London, on October 24, 2015.
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 ALL BLACK'S ALL EARS: New Zealand's Samuel Whitelock listens intently to a question about his side's preparations for the final against Australia
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 ALL BLACK EYE: Springboks captain Fourie du Preez sports a swollen face and black eye as a temporary memento of his battle with New Zealand in the semi-final clash
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Handre Pollard of South Africa makes a break as Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks approaches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 SMALL BLACK AND TALL BLACK: New Zealand prime minister John Key congratulates Sam Whitelock in the dressing room after the All Blacks reach the final by beating South Africa
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HERE FOR THE BEER: New Zealand prime minister John Key sips a beer as he talks to Kieran Read and Richie McCaw in the All Blacks dressing room
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Trevor Nyakane of South Africa during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS: South Africa's captain Fourie Du Preez is consoled by his All Blacks counterpart Richie McCaw after his side' semi-final defeat at Twickenham
  • Daniel Carter and Julian Savea Dan Carter and Julian Savea celebrate at the final whistle of their Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final victory over South Africa at Twickenham.
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 DRENCH WARFARE: Springbok Francois Louw walks off a rain-soaked Twickenham pitch with blood streaming from a head wound after the defeat by the All Blacks
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 RAINING CHAMPIONS: Brodie Retallick (c) and his teammates gather on the pitch to celebrate cup holders' win over South Africa that puts them in the final
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 IT DOESN'T GET ANY WETTER: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw wipes the rain off his hair after leading his side into another Rugby World Cup final
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 DRAINED: South Africa captain Fourie du Preez stands dejected and exhausted after losing to the All Blacks in the semi-final at rain-drenched Twickenham
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Captain Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks punches the air to celebrate victory as Adriaan Strauss of South Africa walks by during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
  • ニュージーランド監督ハンセンと南アフリカのハバナ LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Steve Hansen, Head Coach of the New Zealand All Blacks talks with Bryan Habana of South Africa at the end of the match during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HUG OF SYMPATHY: Sonny Bill Williams embraces Jesse Kriel as the distraught South African sits beside a post after his team's semi-final defeat buy the All Blacks
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 UNLUCKY 13: Jesse Kriel stands in a downpour with his head in his hands as he realises his dream of a Rugby World Cup final place is over after defeat by the All Blacks
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 WHAT'S THAT FOR, REF? All Blacks captain Richie McCaw speaks to referee Jerome Garces to clarify a decision during the match with South Africa
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PIGGY-BACK: Francois Louw of South Africa leaps on to the back of Sonny Bill Williams to try to haul the All Black to the ground
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 UN-EBEN CONTEST: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth reaches out to get a hand on Nehe Milner-Skudder to prevent the All Black breaking clear
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 Bird's eye view: The All Blacks huddle under spider cam during their 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Twickenham.
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 YOU'RE A STAR: Dane Coles run up to Beauden Barrett to congratulate him for scoring the All Blacks' second try as South Africa's JP Pieterson looks on
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 STRIFE OF BRYAN: South Africa's Bryan Habana sits dejectedly with his face in hands after being sent to the sin-bin during the clash with the All Blacks
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 ALL BLACK BEAUTY: Beauden Barrett scores the second New Zealand try and JP Pietersen of South Africa is unable to prevent the score
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BRODIE SHOULDERS: All Blacks player Brodie Retallick fends off a challenge by South Africa's Handre Pollard as he makes a break for the line
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 GETTING THE DROP ON THE SPRINGBOKS: Dan Carter cuts the All Blacks' deficit on South Africa as he drops a goal in a sizzling match
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PUTTING HIS BACK INTO IT: Ma'a Nonu twists around as he trie to set up an All Blacks charge but find his way blocked by Francois Louw
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 TIGHT HEAD: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is held tight in a tackle by Duane Vermeulen and Lodewyk De Jager of South Africa
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CAUGHT IN POSSESSION: Another All Blacks move breaks down as Dan Carter is tackled by Handre Pollard
  • South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 MIDDLE MAN: Handre Pollard of South Africa takes on Conrad Smith of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October