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2007 Rugby World Cup Pool A

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Pool A of the 2007 Rugby World Cup began on 8 September and was completed on 30 September. The pool was composed of 2003 World Cup winners England, as well as Samoa, South Africa, Tonga and United States.

Standings

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Pool A threw up few surprises, with both South Africa and England qualifying for the quarter-finals, as expected. Third place went to Tonga, who beat the USA and South Pacific neighbours, Samoa, to secure a place in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Tonga also gave the eventual champions a close run, losing by less than a try. Both South Africa and England went on to reach the final of the tournament, which South Africa won by 15 points to 6.

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD B Pts Qualification
1  South Africa 4 4 0 0 189 47 +142 3 19 Advanced to the quarter-finals and qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup
2  England 4 3 0 1 108 88 +20 2 14
3  Tonga 4 2 0 2 89 96 −7 1 9 Eliminated, automatic qualification for 2011 Rugby World Cup
4  Samoa 4 1 0 3 69 143 −74 1 5
5  United States 4 0 0 4 61 142 −81 1 1
Source: [citation needed]

Matches

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All times local (UTC+2)

England vs United States

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8 September 2007
18:00
England 28–10 United States
Try: Robinson 35' m
Barkley 40+' c
Rees 49' c
Con: Barkley (2/3)
Pen: Barkley (3/3) 7', 22', 31'
ReportTry: Moeakiola 74' c
Con: Hercus (1/1)
Pen: Hercus (1/1) 9'
Stade Félix Bollaert, Lens
Attendance: 36,755
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
FB 15 Mark Cueto
RW 14 Josh Lewsey
OC 13 Jamie Noon
IC 12 Mike Catt downward-facing red arrow 63'
LW 11 Jason Robinson downward-facing red arrow 57'
FH 10 Olly Barkley
SH 9 Shaun Perry downward-facing red arrow 60'
N8 8 Lawrence Dallaglio Yellow card 74'
OF 7 Tom Rees
BF 6 Joe Worsley downward-facing red arrow 69'
RL 5 Ben Kay
LL 4 Simon Shaw downward-facing red arrow 63'
TP 3 Phil Vickery (c) downward-facing red arrow 63'
HK 2 Mark Regan downward-facing red arrow 63'
LP 1 Andrew Sheridan
Replacements:
HK 16 George Chuter upward-facing green arrow 63'
PR 17 Matt Stevens upward-facing green arrow 63'
LK 18 Martin Corry upward-facing green arrow 63'
FL 19 Lewis Moody upward-facing green arrow 69'
SH 20 Peter Richards upward-facing green arrow 60'
CE 21 Andy Farrell upward-facing green arrow 63'
CE 22 Mathew Tait upward-facing green arrow 57'
Coach:
England Brian Ashton
FB 15 Chris Wyles
RW 14 Salesi Sika downward-facing red arrow 52'
OC 13 Paul Emerick Yellow card 80+'
IC 12 Vahafolau Esikia Yellow card 30'
LW 11 Takudzwa Ngwenya
FH 10 Mike Hercus (c)
SH 9 Chad Erskine
N8 8 Henry Bloomfield downward-facing red arrow 56'
OF 7 Todd Clever
BF 6 Louis Stanfill
RL 5 Mike Mangan downward-facing red arrow 69'
LL 4 Alec Parker
TP 3 Chris Osentowski
HK 2 Owen Lentz downward-facing red arrow 53'
LP 1 Mike MacDonald downward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK 16 Blake Burdette upward-facing green arrow 53'
PR 17 Matekitonga Moeakiola upward-facing green arrow 60'
LK 18 Hayden Mexted upward-facing green arrow 69'
FL 19 Inaki Basauri upward-facing green arrow 56'
SH 20 Michael Petri
FH 21 Nese Malifa upward-facing green arrow 52'
CE 22 Albert Tuipulotu
Coach:
New Zealand Peter Thorburn

Man of the Match:
Olly Barkley (England)

Touch judges:
Lyndon Bray (New Zealand)
Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
Fourth official:
Bruno Gaudefrin (France)
Fifth official:
Eric Molier (France)

South Africa vs Samoa

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9 September 2007
16:00
South Africa 59–7 Samoa
Try: Habana (4) 33' m, 56' c, 66' c, 76' m
Montgomery (2) 40+' c, 53' m
Fourie 47' c
JP Pietersen 80+' c
Con: Montgomery (5/8)
Pen: Montgomery (3/3) 3', 10', 15'
ReportTry: Williams 18' c
Con: Williams (1/1)
Parc des Princes, Paris
Attendance: 46,575
Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand)
FB 15 Percy Montgomery
RW 14 JP Pietersen
OC 13 Jaque Fourie
IC 12 Jean de Villiers downward-facing red arrow 43'
LW 11 Bryan Habana
FH 10 Butch James downward-facing red arrow 59'
SH 9 Fourie du Preez downward-facing red arrow 65'
N8 8 Danie Rossouw downward-facing red arrow 65'
BF 7 Juan Smith
OF 6 Schalk Burger
RL 5 Victor Matfield
LL 4 Bakkies Botha downward-facing red arrow 67'
TP 3 CJ van der Linde downward-facing red arrow 67'
HK 2 John Smit (c) downward-facing red arrow 64'
LP 1 Os du Randt downward-facing red arrow 51' upward-facing green arrow 67'
Replacements:
HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis upward-facing green arrow 64'
PR 17 BJ Botha upward-facing green arrow 51'
LK 18 Johannes Muller upward-facing green arrow 67'
FL 19 Wikus van Heerden upward-facing green arrow 65'
SH 20 Ricky Januarie upward-facing green arrow 65'
FH 21 André Pretorius upward-facing green arrow 59'
FB 22 François Steyn upward-facing green arrow 43'
Coach:
South Africa Jake White
FB 15 David Lemi
RW 14 Lome Fa'atau downward-facing red arrow 61'
OC 13 Gavin Williams
IC 12 Jerry Meafou downward-facing red arrow 61'
LW 11 Alesana Tuilagi
FH 10 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu downward-facing red arrow 59'
SH 9 Junior Polu
N8 8 Henry Tuilagi downward-facing red arrow 57'
OF 7 Semo Sititi (c)
BF 6 Daniel Leo
RL 5 Kane Thompson
LL 4 Joe Tekori downward-facing red arrow 63'
TP 3 Census Johnston
HK 2 Mahonri Schwalger
LP 1 Justin Va'a downward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK 16 Tani Fuga upward-facing green arrow 65'
PR 17 Kas Lealamanua upward-facing green arrow 63'
PR 18 Alfie Vaeluaga upward-facing green arrow 57'
FL 19 Justin Purdie upward-facing green arrow 63'
CE 20 Elvis Seveali'i upward-facing green arrow 61'
FH 21 Loki Crichton upward-facing green arrow 59'
WG 22 Brian Lima upward-facing green arrow 61' downward-facing red arrow 65'
Coach:
New Zealand Michael Jones

Man of the Match:
Percy Montgomery (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Chris White (England)
Lyndon Bray (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Fourth official:
Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
Fifth official:
Eric Gauzins (France)

United States vs Tonga

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12 September 2007
14:00
United States 15–25 Tonga
Try: MacDonald 47' m
Stanfill 67' c
Con: Hercus (1/2)
Pen: Hercus (1/2) 33'
ReportTry: Maka 2' c
Vaka 59' m
Vaki 70' c
Con: Hola (2/3)
Pen: Hola (2/2) 7', 26'
Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
FB 15 Chris Wyles
RW 14 Salesi Sika
OC 13 Albert Tuipulotu
IC 12 Vahafolau Esikia downward-facing red arrow 61'
LW 11 Takudzwa Ngwenya
FH 10 Mike Hercus (c)
SH 9 Chad Erskine
N8 8 Henry Bloomfield downward-facing red arrow 54'
OF 7 Todd Clever
BF 6 Louis Stanfill
RL 5 Mike Mangan
LL 4 Alec Parker
TP 3 Chris Osentowski
HK 2 Owen Lentz downward-facing red arrow 47'
LP 1 Mike MacDonald downward-facing red arrow 54'
Replacements:
HK 16 Blake Burdette upward-facing green arrow 47'
PR 17 Matekitonga Moeakiola upward-facing green arrow 54'
LK 18 Hayden Mexted
FL 19 Inaki Basauri upward-facing green arrow 54'
SH 20 Michael Petri
FH 21 Nese Malifa
CE 22 Philip Eloff upward-facing green arrow 61'
Coach:
New Zealand Peter Thorburn
FB 15 Vunga Lilo
RW 14 Tevita Tuʻifua
OC 13 Suka Hufanga
IC 12 Epi Taione downward-facing red arrow 71'
LW 11 Joseph Vaka downward-facing red arrow 61'
FH 10 Pierre Hola
SH 9 Soane Havea downward-facing red arrow 41'
N8 8 Finau Maka downward-facing red arrow 65'
OF 7 Nili Latu (c) downward-facing red arrow 65'
BF 6 Hale T-Pole
RL 5 Paino Hehea
LL 4 Lisiate Faʻaoso
TP 3 Kisi Pulu
HK 2 Aleki Lutui downward-facing red arrow 76'
LP 1 Soane Tongaʻuiha downward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK 16 Ephraim Taukafa upward-facing green arrow 76'
PR 17 Toma Toke upward-facing green arrow 66'
FL 18 Viliami Vaki upward-facing green arrow 65'
N8 19 Lotu Filipine upward-facing green arrow 65'
FB 20 Sione Tuʻipulotu upward-facing green arrow 41'
CE 21 Isileli Tupou upward-facing green arrow 71'
WG 22 Aisea Havili upward-facing green arrow 61'
Coach:
Tonga Quddus Fielea

Man of the Match:
Mike MacDonald (United States)

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Christophe Berdos (France)
Television match official:
Mark Lawrence (South Africa)
Fourth official:
Paul Honiss (New Zealand)
Fifth official:
Jean-Christophe Gastou (France)

England vs South Africa

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14 September 2007
21:00
England 0–36 South Africa
ReportTry: Smith 6' c
Pietersen (2) 38' c, 64' c
Con: Montgomery (3/3)
Pen: Steyn (1/1) 11'
Montgomery (4/4) 36', 46', 55', 79'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 77,523
Referee: Joël Jutge (France)
FB 15 Jason Robinson downward-facing red arrow 58'
RW 14 Josh Lewsey
OC 13 Jamie Noon downward-facing red arrow 80'
IC 12 Andy Farrell
LW 11 Paul Sackey
FH 10 Mike Catt
SH 9 Shaun Perry downward-facing red arrow 41'
N8 8 Nick Easter
OF 7 Tom Rees downward-facing red arrow 53'
BF 6 Martin Corry (c)
RL 5 Ben Kay
LL 4 Simon Shaw red cross icon 55' to 60' downward-facing red arrow 78'
TP 3 Matt Stevens
HK 2 Mark Regan downward-facing red arrow 56'
LP 1 Andrew Sheridan downward-facing red arrow 78'
Replacements:
HK 16 George Chuter upward-facing green arrow 56'
PR 17 Perry Freshwater upward-facing green arrow 78'
LK 18 Steve Borthwick upward-facing green arrow 55' downward-facing red arrow 60' upward-facing green arrow 78'
FL 19 Lewis Moody upward-facing green arrow 53'
SH 20 Andy Gomarsall upward-facing green arrow 41'
SH 21 Peter Richards upward-facing green arrow 80'
CE 22 Mathew Tait upward-facing green arrow 58'
Coach:
England Brian Ashton
FB 15 Percy Montgomery
RW 14 JP Pietersen
OC 13 Jaque Fourie
IC 12 François Steyn downward-facing red arrow 76'
LW 11 Bryan Habana red cross icon 56' to 61'
FH 10 Butch James downward-facing red arrow 71'
SH 9 Fourie du Preez downward-facing red arrow 67'
N8 8 Danie Rossouw
BF 7 Juan Smith downward-facing red arrow 71'
OF 6 Wikus van Heerden
RL 5 Victor Matfield
LL 4 Bakkies Botha downward-facing red arrow 53'
TP 3 BJ Botha
HK 2 John Smit (c) downward-facing red arrow 71'
LP 1 Os du Randt downward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis upward-facing green arrow 71'
PR 17 CJ van der Linde upward-facing green arrow 61'
LK 18 Johannes Muller upward-facing green arrow 53'
N8 19 Bobby Skinstad upward-facing green arrow 71'
SH 20 Ruan Pienaar upward-facing green arrow 56' downward-facing red arrow 61' upward-facing green arrow 67'
FH 21 André Pretorius upward-facing green arrow 71'
CE 22 Wynand Olivier upward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
South Africa Jake White

Man of the Match:
Fourie du Preez (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand)
Carlo Damasco (Italy)
Television match official:
Simon McDowell (Ireland)
Fourth official:
Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
Fifth official:
Eric Gauzins (France)

Notes

  • Percy Montgomery equalled Joost van der Westhuizen as the most-capped Springbok with his 89th appearance.
  • This was the first scoreless match for England at the World Cup; it was also the first time a past World Champion had failed to score in a World Cup match. It was only the fifth time a side had failed to score in a World Cup match, after Canada, Spain, Namibia and Romania, although Scotland joined this list later in the tournament.

Samoa vs Tonga

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16 September 2007
16:00
Samoa 15–19 Tonga
Pen: Williams (5/6) 6', 21', 23', 29', 69'ReportTry: Taione 60' c
Con: Hola (1/1)
Pen: Hola (4/5) 3', 38', 47', 67'
Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
Attendance: 24,128
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
FB 15 Gavin Williams downward-facing red arrow 80'
RW 14 Sailosi Tagicakibau downward-facing red arrow 56'
OC 13 Elvis Seveali'i
IC 12 Seilala Mapusua
LW 11 Alesana Tuilagi
FH 10 Loki Crichton
SH 9 Steve So'oialo downward-facing red arrow 56'
N8 8 Semo Sititi (c)
OF 7 Ulia Ulia downward-facing red arrow 62'
BF 6 Daniel Leo
RL 5 Kane Thompson
LL 4 Joe Tekori downward-facing red arrow 62'
TP 3 Census Johnston downward-facing red arrow 56' upward-facing green arrow 80'
HK 2 Mahonri Schwalger downward-facing red arrow 59'
LP 1 Justin Va'a
Replacements:
HK 16 Tanielu Fuga upward-facing green arrow 59'
HK 17 Muliufi Salanoa upward-facing green arrow 56' upward-facing green arrow 80'
LK 18 Leo Lafaiali'i upward-facing green arrow 62'
FL 19 Justin Purdie upward-facing green arrow 62'
SH 20 Junior Polu upward-facing green arrow 56'
FH 21 Lolo Lui upward-facing green arrow 80'
WG 22 David Lemi upward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
New Zealand Michael Jones
FB 15 Vunga Lilo
RW 14 Tevita Tuʻifua
OC 13 Suka Hufanga
IC 12 Epi Taione Yellow card 28' downward-facing red arrow 73'
LW 11 Joseph Vaka
FH 10 Pierre Hola
SH 9 Enele Taufa downward-facing red arrow 43'
N8 8 Finau Maka downward-facing red arrow 80'
OF 7 Nili Latu (c)
BF 6 Hale T-Pole Red card 72'
RL 5 Paino Hehea
LL 4 Inoke Afeaki downward-facing red arrow 56'
TP 3 Kisi Pulu
HK 2 Ephraim Taukafa downward-facing red arrow 50'
LP 1 Soane Tongaʻuiha downward-facing red arrow 73' upward-facing green arrow 80'
Replacements:
HK 16 Aleki Lutui upward-facing green arrow 50'
PR 17 Toma Toke Yellow card 75' upward-facing green arrow 73'
FL 18 Viliami Vaki upward-facing green arrow 56'
FL 19 Emosi Kauhenga
FB 20 Sione Tuʻipulotu upward-facing green arrow 43'
CE 21 Isileli Tupou upward-facing green arrow 73'
FB 22 Hudson Tongaʻuiha
Coach:
Tonga Quddus Fielea

Man of the Match:
Finau Maka (Tonga)

Touch judges:
Alan Lewis (Ireland)
Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Lyndon Bray (New Zealand)
Fourth official:
Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
Fifth official:
Jean-Christophe Gastou (France)

South Africa vs Tonga

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22 September 2007
14:00
South Africa 30–25 Tonga
Try: Pienaar (2) 18' c, 65' m
Smith 59' c
Skinstad 62' m
Con: Pretorius (1/1)
Montgomery (1/3)
Pen: Steyn (1/1) 54'
Montgomery (1/1) 76'
ReportTry: Pulu 44' c
Hufanga 70' m
Vaki 72' c
Con: Hola (2/3)
Pen: Hola (2/3) 9', 78'
Stade Félix Bollaert, Lens
Attendance: 40,069
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB 15 Ruan Pienaar
RW 14 Ashwin Willemse downward-facing red arrow 48'
OC 13 Wynand Olivier
IC 12 Wayne Julies downward-facing red arrow 48'
LW 11 JP Pietersen
FH 10 André Pretorius downward-facing red arrow 60'
SH 9 Ricky Januarie
N8 8 Bobby Skinstad (c)
BF 7 Danie Rossouw red cross icon 25' to 31' downward-facing red arrow 50'
OF 6 Wikus van Heerden
RL 5 Albert van den Berg downward-facing red arrow 48'
LL 4 Bakkies Botha
TP 3 CJ van der Linde
HK 2 Gary Botha downward-facing red arrow 48'
LP 1 Gurthro Steenkamp downward-facing red arrow 48'
Replacements:
HK 16 John Smit upward-facing green arrow 48'
PR 17 BJ Botha upward-facing green arrow 48'
LK 18 Victor Matfield upward-facing green arrow 48'
FL 19 Juan Smith upward-facing green arrow 25' downward-facing red arrow 31' upward-facing green arrow 50'
WG 20 Bryan Habana Yellow card 69' upward-facing green arrow 48'
FH 21 François Steyn Yellow card 63' upward-facing green arrow 48'
FB 22 Percy Montgomery upward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
South Africa Jake White
FB 15 Vunga Lilo
RW 14 Tevita Tuʻifua
OC 13 Suka Hufanga
IC 12 Epi Taione downward-facing red arrow 77'
LW 11 Joseph Vaka Yellow card 63' downward-facing red arrow 73'
FH 10 Pierre Hola
SH 9 Sione Tuʻipulotu downward-facing red arrow 67'
N8 8 Finau Maka
OF 7 Nili Latu (c) downward-facing red arrow 67'
BF 6 Viliami Vaki
RL 5 Emosi Kauhenga red cross icon 51' to 67'
LL 4 Paino Hehea downward-facing red arrow 67'
TP 3 Kisi Pulu
HK 2 Aleki Lutui downward-facing red arrow 67'
LP 1 Soane Tongaʻuiha
Replacements:
HK 16 Ephraim Taukafa upward-facing green arrow 67'
PR 17 Toma Toke
LK 18 Inoke Afeaki upward-facing green arrow 51'
FL 19 Lotu Filipine upward-facing green arrow 67'
SH 20 Soane Havea upward-facing green arrow 67'
CE 21 Isileli Tupou upward-facing green arrow 77'
WG 22 Aisea Havili upward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
Tonga Quddus Fielea

Man of the Match:
Finau Maka (Tonga)

Touch judges:
Federico Cuesta (Argentina)
Paul Marks (Australia)
Television match official:
Malcolm Changleng (Scotland)
Fourth official:
Tony Spreadbury (England)
Fifth official:
Bruno Gaudefrin (France)

Notes

England vs Samoa

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22 September 2007
16:00
England 44–22 Samoa
Try: Corry (2) 2' c, 76' c
Sackey (2) 32' c, 80+' m
Con: Wilkinson (3/4)
Pen: Wilkinson (4/6) 15', 22', 33', 72'
Drop: Wilkinson (2/3) 6', 69'
ReportTry: Polu 47' c
Con: Crichton (1/1)
Pen: Crichton (5/5) 9', 12', 38', 40+, 42'
Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
Attendance: 37,022
Referee: Alan Lewis (Ireland)
FB 15 Josh Lewsey
RW 14 Paul Sackey
OC 13 Mathew Tait downward-facing red arrow 73'
IC 12 Olly Barkley
LW 11 Mark Cueto
FH 10 Jonny Wilkinson
SH 9 Andy Gomarsall
N8 8 Nick Easter
OF 7 Joe Worsley downward-facing red arrow 70'
BF 6 Martin Corry (c)
RL 5 Ben Kay
LL 4 Simon Shaw downward-facing red arrow 65'
TP 3 Matt Stevens
HK 2 George Chuter
LP 1 Andrew Sheridan downward-facing red arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK 16 Mark Regan
PR 17 Perry Freshwater upward-facing green arrow 65'
LK 18 Steve Borthwick upward-facing green arrow 65'
FL 19 Lewis Moody upward-facing green arrow 70'
SH 20 Peter Richards
CE 21 Andy Farrell
CE 22 Dan Hipkiss upward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
England Brian Ashton
FB 15 Loki Crichton
RW 14 David Lemi
OC 13 Seilala Mapusua downward-facing red arrow 70'
IC 12 Brian Lima downward-facing red arrow 73'
LW 11 Alesana Tuilagi
FH 10 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu
SH 9 Junior Polu downward-facing red arrow 67'
N8 8 Henry Tuilagi downward-facing red arrow 70'
OF 7 Semo Sititi (c)
BF 6 Daniel Leo
RL 5 Kane Thompson
LL 4 Joe Tekori downward-facing red arrow 75'
TP 3 Census Johnston downward-facing red arrow 75'
HK 2 Mahonri Schwalger
LP 1 Kas Lealamanua downward-facing red arrow 62' upward-facing green arrow 75'
Replacements:
HK 16 Tanielu Fuga
PR 17 Fosi Pala'amo upward-facing green arrow 62'
FL 18 Justin Purdie upward-facing green arrow 75'
PR 19 Alfie Vaeluaga upward-facing green arrow 70'
CE 20 Steve So'oialo upward-facing green arrow 67'
CE 21 Jerry Meafou upward-facing green arrow 70'
FH 22 Lolo Lui upward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
New Zealand Michael Jones

Man of the Match:
Loki Crichton (Samoa)

Touch judges:
Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Lyndon Bray (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Fourth official:
Steve Walsh (New Zealand)
Fifth official:
Eric Gauzins (France)

Samoa vs United States

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26 September 2007
20:00
Samoa 25–21 United States
Try: Fa'atau 5' m
Tuilagi 9' c
Thompson 37' c
Con: Crichton (2/3)
Pen: Crichton (2/2) 30', 72'
ReportTry: Ngwenya 53' c
Stanfill 79' m
Con: Hercus (1/2)
Pen: Hercus (3/4) 32', 65', 75'
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne
Attendance: 34,124
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB 15 Loki Crichton
RW 14 Lome Fa'atau downward-facing red arrow 60' upward-facing green arrow 79'
OC 13 Elvis Seveali'i
IC 12 Seilala Mapusua downward-facing red arrow 79'
LW 11 Alesana Tuilagi
FH 10 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu downward-facing red arrow 70'
SH 9 Junior Polu downward-facing red arrow 70'
N8 8 Alfie Vaeluaga downward-facing red arrow 67' upward-facing green arrow 70'
OF 7 Justin Purdie downward-facing red arrow 78'
BF 6 Semo Sititi (c)
RL 5 Kane Thompson downward-facing red arrow 64'
LL 4 Leo Lafaiali'i
TP 3 Census Johnston
HK 2 Mahonri Schwalger downward-facing red arrow 73' upward-facing green arrow 78'
LP 1 Kas Lealamanua downward-facing red arrow 70'
Replacements:
HK 16 Silao Vaisola Sefo Yellow card 76' upward-facing green arrow 73'
PR 17 Na'ama Leleimalefaga upward-facing green arrow 70'
LK 18 Joe Tekori upward-facing green arrow 64'
FL 19 Ulia Ulia upward-facing green arrow 67' downward-facing red arrow 70'
SH 20 Steve So'oialo upward-facing green arrow 70'
WG 21 David Lemi upward-facing green arrow 60'
FH 22 Lolo Lui upward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
New Zealand Michael Jones
FB 15 Chris Wyles
RW 14 Takudzwa Ngwenya
OC 13 Philip Eloff
IC 12 Vahafolau Esikia downward-facing red arrow 73'
LW 11 Salesi Sika
FH 10 Mike Hercus (c)
SH 9 Chad Erskine
N8 8 Fifita Mounga Yellow card 52' downward-facing red arrow 64'
OF 7 Todd Clever downward-facing red arrow 45'
BF 6 Louis Stanfill
RL 5 Hayden Mexted
LL 4 Alec Parker
TP 3 Chris Osentowski
HK 2 Owen Lentz
LP 1 Mike MacDonald downward-facing red arrow 68'
Replacements:
HK 16 Blake Burdette upward-facing green arrow 45'
PR 17 Matekitonga Moeakiola upward-facing green arrow 68'
N8 18 Henry Bloomfield
FL 19 Mark Aylor upward-facing green arrow 64'
SH 20 Michael Petri
FH 21 Nese Malifa
CE 22 Albert Tuipulotu upward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
New Zealand Peter Thorburn

Man of the Match:
Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu (Samoa)

Touch judges:
Hugh Watkins (Wales)
Mark Lawrence (South Africa)
Television match official:
Dave Pearson (England)
Fourth official:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Fifth official:
Cyril Lafon (France)

England vs Tonga

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28 September 2007
21:00
England 36–20 Tonga
Try: Sackey (2) 20' m, 38' m
Tait 57' c
Farrell 66' c
Con: Wilkinson (2/4)
Pen: Wilkinson (2/3) 14', 36'
Drop: Wilkinson (2/2) 32', 72'
ReportTry: Hufanga 17' c
T-Pole 80' c
Con: Hola (2/2)
Pen: Hola (2/2) 11', 55'
Parc des Princes, Paris
Attendance: 45,085
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
FB 15 Josh Lewsey
RW 14 Paul Sackey downward-facing red arrow 69'
OC 13 Mathew Tait
IC 12 Olly Barkley downward-facing red arrow 52'
LW 11 Mark Cueto downward-facing red arrow 73'
FH 10 Jonny Wilkinson
SH 9 Andy Gomarsall
N8 8 Nick Easter
OF 7 Lewis Moody
BF 6 Martin Corry (c) downward-facing red arrow 64'
RL 5 Ben Kay
LL 4 Steve Borthwick
TP 3 Matt Stevens downward-facing red arrow 58'
HK 2 George Chuter downward-facing red arrow 68'
LP 1 Andrew Sheridan
Replacements:
HK 16 Lee Mears upward-facing green arrow 68'
PR 17 Phil Vickery upward-facing green arrow 58'
N8 18 Lawrence Dallaglio upward-facing green arrow 64'
FL 19 Joe Worsley
SH 20 Peter Richards upward-facing green arrow 73'
CE 21 Andy Farrell upward-facing green arrow 52'
CE 22 Dan Hipkiss upward-facing green arrow 69'
Coach:
England Brian Ashton
FB 15 Vunga Lilo
RW 14 Tevita Tuʻifua
OC 13 Suka Hufanga downward-facing red arrow 60'
IC 12 Epi Taione
LW 11 Joseph Vaka downward-facing red arrow 67'
FH 10 Pierre Hola
SH 9 Sione Tuʻipulotu downward-facing red arrow 69'
N8 8 Finau Maka
OF 7 Nili Latu (c)
BF 6 Hale T-Pole
RL 5 Lisiate Faʻaoso downward-facing red arrow 67'
LL 4 Viliami Vaki downward-facing red arrow 61'
TP 3 Kisi Pulu
HK 2 Aleki Lutui downward-facing red arrow 65'
LP 1 Soane Tongaʻuiha red cross icon 46' to 50' downward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK 16 Ephraim Taukafa upward-facing green arrow 65'
PR 17 Taufaʻao Filise upward-facing green arrow 46' downward-facing red arrow 50' upward-facing green arrow 55'
FL 18 Maama Molitika upward-facing green arrow 61'
LK 19 Inoke Afeaki upward-facing green arrow 67'
SH 20 Paino Hehea upward-facing green arrow 69'
FB 21 Hudson Tongaʻuiha upward-facing green arrow 60'
WG 22 Aisea Havili upward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
Tonga Quddus Fielea

Man of the Match:
Paul Sackey (England)

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Christophe Berdos (France)
Television match official:
Mark Lawrence (South Africa)
Fourth official:
Tony Spreadbury (England)
Fifth official:
Eric Molier (France)

South Africa vs United States

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30 September 2007
20:00
South Africa 64–15 United States
Try: Burger 10' c
Steyn 28' c
Habana (2) 35' c, 42' m
van der Linde 48' c
du Preez 54' c
Fourie (2) 64' c, 73' c
Smith 77' c
Con: Montgomery (6/7)
James (2/2)
Pen: Montgomery (1/1) 17'
ReportTry: Ngwenya 39' c
Wyles 51' m
Con: Hercus (1/2)
Pen: Hercus (1/1) 20'
Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
Attendance: 28,750
Referee: Tony Spreadbury (England)
FB 15 Percy Montgomery downward-facing red arrow 67'
RW 14 Akona Ndungane
OC 13 Jaque Fourie
IC 12 François Steyn downward-facing red arrow 67'
LW 11 Bryan Habana downward-facing red arrow 53'
FH 10 Butch James
SH 9 Fourie du Preez
N8 8 Schalk Burger
BF 7 Juan Smith
OF 6 Wikus van Heerden downward-facing red arrow 71'
RL 5 Victor Matfield downward-facing red arrow 75'
LL 4 Albert van den Berg downward-facing red arrow 56' upward-facing green arrow 75'
TP 3 BJ Botha downward-facing red arrow 25'
HK 2 John Smit (c)
LP 1 Os du Randt downward-facing red arrow 72'
Replacements:
HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis upward-facing green arrow 72'
PR 17 CJ van der Linde upward-facing green arrow 25'
LK 18 Bakkies Botha upward-facing green arrow 56'
N8 19 Bobby Skinstad upward-facing green arrow 71'
SH 20 Ruan Pienaar upward-facing green arrow 67'
FH 21 André Pretorius upward-facing green arrow 67'
WG 22 JP Pietersen upward-facing green arrow 53'
Coach:
South Africa Jake White
FB 15 Chris Wyles downward-facing red arrow 75'
RW 14 Takudzwa Ngwenya
OC 13 Philip Eloff
IC 12 Vahafolau Esikia
LW 11 Salesi Sika downward-facing red arrow 75'
FH 10 Mike Hercus (c)
SH 9 Chad Erskine downward-facing red arrow 75'
N8 8 Dan Payne downward-facing red arrow 75'
OF 7 Todd Clever Yellow card 24' red cross icon 43' to 55'
BF 6 Louis Stanfill downward-facing red arrow 75'
RL 5 Mike Mangan
LL 4 Alec Parker
TP 3 Chris Osentowski
HK 2 Owen Lentz downward-facing red arrow 75'
LP 1 Mike MacDonald downward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK 16 Blake Burdette upward-facing green arrow 75'
PR 17 Matekitonga Moeakiola upward-facing green arrow 49'
FL 18 Mark Aylor upward-facing green arrow 43' downward-facing red arrow 55' upward-facing green arrow 75'
N8 19 Henry Bloomfield upward-facing green arrow 75'
SH 20 Michael Petri upward-facing green arrow 75'
FH 21 Nese Malifa upward-facing green arrow 75'
CE 22 Thretton Palamo upward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
New Zealand Peter Thorburn

Man of the Match:
Schalk Burger (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Federico Cuesta (Argentina)
Paul Marks (Australia)
Television match official:
Malcolm Changleng (Scotland)
Fourth official:
Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
Fifth official:
Romain Poite (France)

Notes

  • Takudzwa Ngwenya's try, which he scored from his own half after faking out Bryan Habana and running past him, was named the Try of the Year in international rugby by the International Rugby Players' Association, an award handed out at the 2007 IRB Awards.[1]
  • Thretton Palamo became the youngest player ever to appear in the Rugby World Cup, at age 19 years, 8 days. The previous record was held by Federico Méndez of Argentina, who appeared in the 1991 Rugby World Cup at 19 years, 54 days.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby News Service (21 October 2007). "Habana named IRB Player of the Year". International Rugby Board. Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2007.
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Joel (5 September 2007). "Thretton takes milestone in his stride". Rugby News Service. Rugby World Cup. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
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