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Canada - Rugby World Cup 2015
Canada van wearing spectacles v Romania: Rugby World Cup 2015
FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE: A Canada supporter has his spectacles built into flags of his country as he watches the match against Romania
Canada team lineup
Canada team lineup
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
BLOODIED BUT UNBOWED: Blood seeps from a stitched cut on Tinus Du Plessis' head as the Namibian clutches the man of the match award after the defeat by Georgia in Exeter
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
FOND FAREWELL: Georgia's Davit Zirakashvili is lifted into the air by teammates after marking his final cap before trying with a victory over Namibia
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
DOWN BUT NOT ROUT: Renaldo Bothma leads Namibia players round the pitch to acknowledge the support of spectators who watched the team's narrow defeat by Georgia
Jacques Burger, Namibia v Georgia - Pool C: Rugby World Cup 2015
Jacques Burger of Namibia waves after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on 7 October
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
IT ALL ENDS IN TEARS: An emotional Renaldo Bothma kneels on the pitch after losing to Georgia by only one point in a thrilling finale to the match
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
UP TO HIS NECK IN TROUBLE: Namibia's Renaldo Bothma was shown a yellow card for his high tackle on Lasha Malaguradze
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
SUPER MAM: Georgia's players gather round to congratulate Mamuka Gorgodze after he scores his side's first try
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Davit Kacharava of Georgia hands off Darryl De La Harpe of Namibia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
POSTING ANOTHER TRY: Namibia's tired players give up the chase as Lasha Malaguradze dives over the line to score Georgia's second try
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
THE FINAL STRETCH: Georgia's Lasha Malaguradze breaks clear of Theuns Kotze's despairing dive to cover the last few metres to score his side's second try
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Merab Kvirikashvili of Georgia breaks with the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
MAM'S THE WORD: Georgia's Mamuka Gorgodze goes over the line in the second half to score a try and give his side their first point in a tight match
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Merab Kvirikashvili of Georgia charges forward during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
TURNED UPSIDE DOWN: Vasil Lobzhanidze of Georgia takes a tumble under pressure from Renaldo Bothma
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
BREAKING THE HOLD: Lasha Lomidze forces his way out of the clutches of a Namibian defender to make a break upfield
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
STOPPING POWER: Giorgi Nemsadze races in to grab PJ Van Lill by the top of his shirt to prevent him moving upfield
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
BIG TIME RUGBY: Georgia and Namibia players clock themselves in action on the giant screen which dispays the first half overrunning
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
DOWN IN THE MOUTH: Georgia's Mamuka Gorgodze topples as he is caught on the face by Tjiuee Uanivi (l) with help from Namibia teammate Eugene Jantjies
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
IT'S AWAY: Georgia scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze releases the ball as two Namibia players close in to tackle
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
CLOSE BUT NOT CLOSE ENOUGH: Davit Kacharava of Georgia is held up David Philander and Torsten Van Jaarsveld near the try line
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
HARPE STAYS SHARP: Darryl De La Harpe doggedly retains possession of the ball despite Georgian efforts to take it from him
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
RED RUN: Merab Sharikadze of Georgia leaves Namibia defenders flounders as he grabs the ball and charges forward
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
RUSSEL THEM UP: Renaldo Bothma plays the ball back to wing Russel Van Wyk in the hope that the wing can gain more ground
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
PASSING PLACE: Georgia's Giorgi Nemsadze releases the ball just before he is tackled by Eurgene Jantjies
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
HAIR FORCE: Georgia's Viktor Kolelishvili slams into Renaldo Bothma so hard that it makes the Namibian's hair stand on end
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
COUNTED OUT: Alexander Todua of Georgia goes over for a try which is disallowed by referee George Clancy
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: The teams line up during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
HIGH POWER: Tjiuee Uanivi of Namibia and Giorgi Nemsadze of Georgia go up for a lineout ball in the Pool C match at Sandy Park in Exeter
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
I'LL HIT THE ROAD, JACQUES: Merab Sharikadze of Georgia evades a tackle from Namibia's Jacques Burger and begins a sprint upfield
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
HARING INTO THE OPPOSITION: Tinus Du Plessis of Namibia looks to go past Giorgi Tkhilaishvili of Georgia
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
THEUNS OF GLORY: Namibia's Theuns Kotze kicks a penalty to put his side into an early lead against Georgia
Namibia v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
THE BLUES SINGING: Namibia's player line up to sing their country's national anthem before the game against Georgia at Sandy Park in Exeter
Canada v Romania - Pool D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HEART OF OAKS: It's the moment that changes the match as Mihai Macovei gets down to score his second try to send Romania on the way to victory
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
BROUGHT TO HIS KNEES: Ray Barkwill (r) and Aaron Carpenter (8) can hardly believe they have lost their Pool D match to Romania having led 15-0 at one stage
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
GOING OUT WITH A SHOUT: Romania wing Ionut Botezatu yells with delight at the victory over Canada, even though his side were already out of the tournament
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Romania players Mihai Macovei (l) and Florin Vlaicu celebrate after their victory after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at Leicester City Stadium on October 6, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
ONE FOR THE BUCHAREST: Romania players celebrate a night to remember as they dance on the pitch after defeating Canada at the last gasp
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
WHAT A STAR: Florin Vlaicu kicks the match-winning penalty to seal a dramatic comeback against Canada in a thrilling finale to the Pool D match
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HEART OF OAKS: It's the moment that changes the match as Mihai Macovei gets down to score his second try to send Romania on the way to victory
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
OAKS-TRAORDINARY: Mihai Macovei scores the late try for Romania that paves the way for the Oaks' stunning comeback victory over Canada at Leicester
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
THIS SIDE UP: Ciaran Hearn of Canada lifts Catalin Fercu off his feet and prepares to dump in on to the turf
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
OLD PULL AND PUSH: Romania's Paula Kinikinilau shoves Ciaran Hearn as the Canadian grabs his shirt to try to haul him back
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
NOT FAR FROM THE MADDING CLOUD: Rain clouds begin to gather again during the match between Canada and Romania in Leicester
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MAGIC MAC: Romania players celebrate as referee Wayne Barnes signals a try scored by Mihai Macovei (obscured)
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Mihai Macovei of Romania (obscured) pushes over with the rolling maul to score their first try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at Leicester City Stadium on October 6, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
PLAYING LIP SERVICE: Canada's Ray Barkwill catches Andrei Ursache across his mouth while teammate Ciaran Hearn shhweeps the Romanian off his feet
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HAIR-RAISING: Jeff Hassler's hair stand on end as he just holds off the Romania defence to get the ball down to score Canada's second try
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
TURNAROUND: A tackle by Romania's Johnannes van Heerden results in Gordon McRorie being forced twist around as he falls to the ground
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MEET ME BY MOONLIGHT: Canada's DTH Van Der Merwe of Canada raises a fist as he turns to celebrate with inrushing teammate John Moonlight after scoring his side's first try
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HASSLE FOR HASSLER: Canada's Jeff Hassler desperately tries to stay on his feet under pressure from Romania's Catalin Fercu
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: General stadium view of play during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at Leicester City Stadium on October 6, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CANADA TRY: DTH Van Der Merwe of Canada beats Madalin Lemnaru of Romania to score his side's first try
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
THIGH TACKLE: Otar Turashvili does the legwork for his team as he brings down Canada's Brett Beukeboom
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Nick Blevins of Canada holds off Michael Wiringi of Romania during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at Leicester City Stadium on October 6, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
DAZZLE IN THE DRIZZLE: Nick Blevins reigns supreme as he evades a tackle by Valentin Poparlan at rain-soaked Leicester
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
GORD IN HEAVEN: Canada scrum-half Gordon McRorie fires over a penalty to put his side into the lead in the Pool D clash with Romania in Leicester
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Aaron Carpenter of Canada attempts to break through the Romania defence during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at Leicester City Stadium on October 6, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CHASING RAINBOWS: Canada and Romania were both eliminated before their match at rain-soaked Leicester but there's the gold Webb Ellis Cup at the end of the rainbow for one country
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HIRAY UP: Canada's Nathan Hirayama tries to wriggle clear of a tackle by Johannes van Heerden of Romania as he makes a break upfield
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
RAY OF HOPE: Ray Barkwill grabs the ball and begins a charge upfield, only to be brought to a shuddering halt by a two-pronged Romania challenge
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
UP 4 IT: Romania's Viorel Lucaci wins the lineout ball despite being challenged by Canada's Brett Beukeboom
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
BURSTING INTO SONG: The Canada team puff out their chests in pride as they sing their national anthem during the ceremony before the game with Romania at Leicester City Stadium
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
NICK-ED IT: Canada's Nick Blevins takes possession of the ball and begins a sprint to try to beat the Romania defence
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
TONGUE-TWISTER: DTH Van Der Merwe of Canada is tackled by Paula Kinikinilau as he tries to swerve past the Romanian
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROMANIA: Supporters wave their flags and sport painted faces as they make their way to the stadium to watch Romania in action against Canada
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HAVING A BALL: Canada head coach Kieran Crowley stands on the touchline giving last minute instructions to his players before they go into the game against Romania
CANADA DRY: A couple of Canada fans shelter from the rain under an ubmbrella as they wait for the kick-off in the game against Romania at Leicester City Stadium
Canada v Romania - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
ONCE IN A BLUE ROOM: Romania's blue-clad players walk through a blue room on their way to the dressing room before the game against Canada
Rugby World Cup 2015
GROWTH INDUSTRY: Canadian trio Evan Olmstead, Andrew Tiedemann and Ray Barkhill are among the band of Rugby World Cup beardies
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
REAL EYEFUL: Evan Olmstead poses with a fan wearing maple-covered spectacles after Canada's defeat by France in Milton Keynes
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
SIMPLY THE BEST: Frederic Michalak poses with the Man of the Match award helping France defeat Canada
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
HUGS ALL ROUND: Canada player link arms and form a huddle to lift their spirits after the Pool D match defeat by France
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
SHOWING MERCI: France players applaud the fans for their support after the victory over Canada in the Pool D match
***BESTPIX*** France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Wesley Fofana of France breaks through the Canada defence to score his team's opening try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada at Stadium mk on October 1, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
DEBUT DELIGHT: France's Remy Grosso holds off Ciaran Hearn to score a try on his Test debut and take his side's try count in the match against Canada to five
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
THERE'S A MOOSE LOOSE: Canada's team mascot is left sitting at the side of the pitch as the team take on France in Milton Keynes
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Remy Grosso of France holds off Ciaran Hearn of Canada as he scores their fifth try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada at Stadium mk on October 1, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CAUGHT SPEDDING: Canada's Brett Beukeboom reaches out to try to stop France's Scott Spedding in blur of action at Milton Keynes
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
GOING STRONG: Mathieu Bastareaud uses his immense power to barge his way through the Canadian defence despite their superiority in numbers
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
FLASH HARRY: Canada's Harry Jones has enough speed to evade Frenchman Wesley Fofana's tackle
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOUG IN THE NIGHT: Canada's Doug Wooldridge appears to run behind Wesley Fofana but still manages to get a hand on the Frenchman during the evening game in Milton Keynes
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
UP FOR IT: France emerge as winners in a lineout battle with Canada in front of a packed Stadium MK in Milton Keynes
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
KYLE DRIVER: A power-packed tackle from Wesley Fofana sends Canada's Kyle Gilmour plunging on to the turf
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Frederic Michalak of France breaks through during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada at Stadium mk on October 1, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Rabah Slimani of France looks on as he scores their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada at Stadium mk on October 1, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: A general view of the action during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada at Stadium mk on October 1, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
GETTING SHIRTY: Pascal Pape sticks a hand out to grab Aaron Carpenter's shirt to prevent the Canadian gaining ground
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
SLIM PICKINGS: Rabah Slimani roars with joy after powering through to score France's third try in the Pool D match in Milton Keynes
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CLEARING UP: Canada fly-half Nathan Hirayama eases French pressure on his side by booting the ball upfield
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CANADA TRY: Aaron Carpenter stuns France again as he gets the ball over the line to score Canada's second try
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
CANADIAN CLUB: Canada players celebrate in front of their supporters after Aaron Carpenter scored their first try against France
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
UNLUCKY 13: Canada's Ciaran Hearn is unable to stop France's Scott Spedding racing past him to threaten the Canucks' try line
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Scott Spedding of France evades Ciaran Hearn of Canada (13) during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada at Stadium mk on October 1, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
TAKE IT AS FRED: Frederic Michalak displays his prowess at place kicks as he converts France's first try
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
RESCUE ACT: Canada's Phil Mack grabs hold of the ball before Wesley Fofana to prevent the Frenchman scoring a second try for his team
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
SPEDDING CAUGHT SPEEDING: France's Scott Spedding is caught by Canada's Tyler Ardron as he powers towards the try line
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
TRYPARTITE: Wesley Fofana is congratulated by two of his teammates after giving France an early lead with a try
France v Canada - Group D: Rugby World Cup 2015
IS MY BEARD AS GOOD AS THE CANADIANS'?: Prince Harry is deep in conversation with Bernard Lapasset, chairman of World Rugby, at the France v Canada match
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