Kiwis over ’99 ‘mugging’

ANTON OLIVER was left devastated by the “mugging” that shattered New Zealand’s 1999 World Cup but insists the grieving process ended long ago.

The All Blacks are unable to escape comparisons with their semi-final defeat to France eight years ago as the rivals prepare to lock horns once again.

France pegged back a 24-10 deficit to stun the overwhelming favourites 43-31 in probably the greatest ever World Cup match.