1999 World Cup Semi-Final Exit
The 1999 Rugby World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and France was played at Twickenham in London. At halftime, New Zealand led 17–10. France then scored 28 unanswered points in the second half, including three tries, to win the match.
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Twickenham, London
- Key moment
- Conceding 28 unanswered points in the second half
Lore & Background
The 1999 tournament was hosted by Wales with matches also held throughout the rest of the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. Australia won the final, defeating France.
Reader's Guide
The 1999 Rugby World Cup semi-final was played at Twickenham, not Lansdowne Road. The halftime score was 17–10 in favor of New Zealand, not 24–10. France's comeback involved 33 unanswered points in the second half, not 20 points in the final 9 minutes, and they scored four tries, not five. The All Blacks' lead of 24–10 occurred earlier in the second half, not with 'just over 20 minutes remaining'.
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