Having already lost to France, New Zealand knew that any more slip-ups would mean curtains for their dream of reclaiming the Web Ellis Cup - although they were big favourites to win this clash in Lyon. Italy opened their World Cup campaign with back-to-back wins over Uruguay and Namibia, as was widely expected, and resumed their role as the underdogs in their bid to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
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