Fri, 09 Sep, 2011 - 12:30
New Zealand 41 Tonga 10
New Zealand ran in six tries to begin their quest for a first World Cup triumph in 24 years with victory over Tonga in the tournament opener at Eden Park.
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CourtsRugbyRWC2019Place: Eden ParkPerson: Israel DaggPerson: Richard KahuiPerson: Dan CarterPerson: Kurt MorathPerson: Graham HenryPerson: Jerome KainoPerson: Ma’a NonuPerson: Sona TaumaloloPerson: Taniela MoaPerson: CarterPerson: KahuiPerson: Sonny Bill WilliamsPerson: DaggPerson: NonuPerson: WilliamsPerson: Isaia ToeavaPerson: Williams’Person: Vunga LiloPerson: Richie McCawPerson: Ali WilliamsPerson: ToeavaPerson: Finau MakaPerson: KainoPerson: TaumaloloPerson: Colin SladeOrganisation: New ZealandOrganisation: TongaOrganisation: All BlacksOrganisation: South Sea IslandersOrganisation: Chiefs
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