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As such, the tournament’s 41 matches were hosted in five countries: Wales, England, France, Scotland and Ireland. The 1999 tournament featured two firsts: it was the first Rugby World Cup held during rugby union’s professional era, and it was the first to feature 20 teams.
2 October 1999: 2 Toutai Kefu Australia Romania: Pool: 57–9: Ravenhill, Belfast: 3 October 1999: 3 Ugo Mola France Namibia: Pool: 47–13: Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux: 8 October 1999: 4 Jeff Wilson New Zealand Italy: Pool: 101–3: Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield: 14 October 1999: 5 Jannie De Beer D5 South Africa England: Quarter-final: 44 ...
Matches played: 38 matches. Number of points/match in average: 58.97 points/match. Best attack: New Zealand (255 points in 6 matches: 42.5 points/match) Best defence: Ireland (45 points) 1999 Rugby World Cup. All results and statistics.
Apr 11, 2024 · A total of 41 matches (30 pool stage and 11 knock-out) were played throughout the tournament over 35 days from 1 October 1999 to 6 November 1999. Squads Main article: 1999 Rugby World Cup squads
This was also the first World Cup to feature 20 teams . The 1999 Rugby World Cup was the fourth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial international rugby union championship, the first World Cup to be held in the sport's professional era.
The 1999 Rugby World Cup was the 4th Rugby World Cup to be held. It was hosted by Wales but matches were held in England, Scotland, Ireland and France. There were 20 teams participating, playing in 5 pools of 4 teams. Only 4 teams qualified, Wales as host and the top three teams from the 1995 tournament - South Africa, New Zealand and France.
72,500. ← 1995. 2003 →. The 1999 Rugby World Cup Final was the final match in the 1999 Rugby World Cup. It was played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on 6 November 1999, between Australia and France with 72,500 in attendance. [2]
