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The team that’s defeated the defending champions - no matter what the stage of the tournament - has gone on to claim the Webb Ellis Cup on every occasion.
The Wallabies did it in 1991 and 1999, as did South Africa in 1995 and 2007, while England denied Australia back-to-back crowns in 2003.
So, history shows the trend shall continue with Australia defeating current world champions South Africa, then marching into the finals with a victory over the All Blacks and going to win the cup for a third time.
"So history shows the trend shall continue with Australia defeating current world champions South Africa then marching into the finals with a victory over the All Blacks and going to win the cup for a third time,"
Coincidentally, the first instance of this remarkable statistic came in 1991, where the Wallabies defeated the All Blacks in their semi-final at Landsdowne Road.
The following weekend, Australia held off a determined England at Twickenham, triumphing 12-6 to claim their first World Cup.
The circumstances of this weekend’s clash with the All Blacks are vastly different to those of 1991, but for a match where the statistics are so heavily weighted in the host nation’s favour, it’s enjoyable reading for those in green and gold.- http://www.foxsports.com.au
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