Fierce rivals could open World Cup

New Zealand could open the 2011 World Cup with a revenge mission against France - and All Blacks coach Graham Henry has described it as “an intriguing” prospect.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2008 - 18:58

New Zealand could open the 2011 World Cup with a revenge mission against France - and All Blacks coach Graham Henry has described it as “an intriguing” prospect.

Les Bleus have been drawn in the same group as New Zealand, with the losers of their crunch pool match likely to face a quarter-final showdown with England.

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