Credible's Rugby World Cup History - 2011, Triumph Over Adversity

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The seventh instalment of the biennial Rugby World Cup took place in New Zealand in 2011, despite negativity from the Kiwi Press and also the tragic Christchurch Earthquake which demolished Lancaster Park - one of the stadiums ear-marked for inclusion in the tournament.

Despite all this, New Zealand would put on a memorable tournament and Wales would reach their first semi-final since 1987 (also on New Zealand soil) - could Warren Gatland's men spring a surprise for the North or would one of the 'Big Three' from the South (hosts New Zealand, Australia and South Africa) emerge victorious?

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