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Rugby World Cup 1987
RWC 1987: New Zealand v Fiji
1987 Rugby World Cup Pool 3 - New Zealand v Fiji CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 27: John Gallagher of New Zealand is tackled during the 1987 Rugby World Cup Pool Three match between New Zealand and Fiji at Lancaster Park on May 27, 1987 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
David Kirk of New Zealand - RWC 1987
David Kirk of New Zealand lifts the Willam Webb Ellis Trophy after the 1987 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and France at Eden Park on June 20, 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand.
RWC 1987 - Wales v England
Robert Jones of Wales passes the ball from a scrum during the 1987 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final match between Wales and England at Ballymore Stadium on June 08, 1987 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
Michael Jones
The first try of the Rugby World Cup in 1987 was scored after 30 minutes, by flanker Michael Jones making his test debut for New Zealand.
David Kirk of New Zealand - RWC 1987
David Kirk of New Zealand lifts the Willam Webb Ellis Trophy after the 1987 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and France at Eden Park on June 20, 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Serge Blanco of France - RWC 1987
Serge Blanco of France makes a break during the 1987 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final match between Australia and France at Concord Oval on June 13, 1987 in Sydney, Australia.
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