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1991 saw the second Rugby World Cup taking place, with five host nations - England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France - welcoming the world of Rugby to what would become another fantastic tournament with Wales being shocked by tournament debutants Western Samoa in Cardiff who reached the Quarter Finals at the first attempt! With the Northern Hemisphere sides keen to match the challenge of the South, who would emerge triumphant at Twickenham in the Final?

Taking a trip back in time to 1987 and the first ever Rugby World Cup held in New Zealand (with support from Australia). 16 teams, 4 Pools, 30 Days - who would emerge victorious at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday 20th June 1987 and become the first ever Rugby World Cup Champions? Also, find out how after years of initial reluctance to hold a Rugby World Cup the IRFB (International Rugby Football Board) finally allowed the tournament to go ahead.

With the tournament beginning next week, I discuss the teams participating and give my opinion as to which side I believe will be crowned as World Champions and receive the Webb Ellis Cup in Paris on Saturday 28th October.