Gerry Thornley's RWC country by country report card

The Irish Times rugby correspondent runs the rule over all 20 teams - if they're on the front foot, stuck in a ruck or back peddling at a pace

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NEW ZEALAND The first team to retain the trophy, thereby ensuring a quintet of stellar names join some of the most celebrated names in the history of New Zealand rugby, and therefore the sport. The two World Cups have bookended a total of 61 wins out of 64 games, also ensuring the game’s most dominant team have never been more dominant. Did it in style too. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Mon Nov 2 2015 - 17:56

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