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New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks defeat France by one point in a thriller at Eden Park.
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Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup.Credit:Getty Images
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Richie McCaw (not shown) lifts the Webb Ellis Cup aloft.Credit:Reuters
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Ma'a Nonu bites Sonny Bill Williams' winners medal. Credit:Reuters
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The lofty prize. Credit:Reuters
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The All Blacks pose for photographs with the Webb Ellis Cup.Credit:Getty Images
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Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup.Credit:Getty Images
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The All Blacks celebrate their World Cup final victory. Credit:AP
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Richie McCaw leads the All Blacks on a lap of honour.Credit:Getty Images
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (L) shakes hands with All Blacks captain Richie McCaw (R) as International Rugby Board (IRB) Chairman Bernard Lapasset looks on.Credit:Reuters
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France players applaud the crowd as they display their runners-up medals.Credit:Reuters
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Richie McCaw kisses the Webb Ellis trophy.Credit:AFP
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Stephen Donald is tackled.Credit:AFP
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France's fullback Maxime Medard is tackled.Credit:AFP
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All Blacks winger Cory Jane runs with the ball.Credit:AFP
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Francois Trinh-Duc of France (C) offloads the ball under pressure.Credit:Mike Hewitt
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All Blacks full-back Israel Dagg runs with the ball next to France's Francois Trinh-Duc.Credit:AFP
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France's Thierry Dusautoir scores a try.Credit:AP
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Ma'a Nonu of the All Blacks is challenged by Francois Trinh-Duc.Credit:Getty Images
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Ma'a Nonu runs with the ball.Credit:AFP
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Aurelien Rougerie of France safely grounds the ball.Credit:Getty Images