Publication Date:
Mon, 2011-10-17 12:23
New Zealand did its best to ignore national elation at its 20-6 semifinal win over archrival Australia and began to prepare for Sunday’s final against France, its first World Cup final since 1995 and the final stepping stone in a 24-year quest for a second world title.
France, the most surprising of finalists, had a rest day, depriving the tournament of another of the public appearances of coach Marc Lievremont which have been, in some ways, more of a spectacle than their matches.
Wales and Australia attempted to shrug off their disappointment at semifinals losses and claimed to see positives in their meeting Friday in the tournament’s playoff for third place.
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