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ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 14: A dancer performs prior to kickoff during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Samoa and Namibia at Rotorua International Stadium on September 14, 2011 in Rotorua, New Zealand. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) -
After the fanfare of Samoa starting their World Cup campaign, the match gets under way and the Pacific Islanders quickly start to dominate Namibia. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images -
England take training in picturesque settings at the Queenstown Events Centre in New Zealand. David Rogers / Getty Images -
Samoa fans cheer on their team during their opening Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Namibia at Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images -
Pat Riordan, the Canada hooker, suffers a blood injury during their tough 25-20 Pool A victory against Tonga. Hannah Johnston / Getty Images -
Tonga's Alisona Taumalolo tries to break through the Canada defence during their 25-20 defeat. Hannah Johnston / Getty Images -
David Skrela, the French fly-half, right, and the head coach Marc Lievremont announce that the player will take no further part at the World Cup due to a shoulder injury. Franck Fife / AFP Photo -
Skrela's departure certainly gives Liveremont food for thought in who to play in his half-back combination as he oversees France's training at the Takapuna Rugby Club. Franck Fife / AFP -
This picture, using a zoom effect, shows Canada gaining hard yards in a maul against Tonga during their Pool A victory. Gabriel Bouys / AFP -
Alesana Tuilagi, left, runs in a hat-trick of tries for Samoa in a 49-12 rout against Namibia. Dita Alangkara / AP Photo -
Samoa players perform their version of the Haka, the Manu Siva Tau. Alex Livesey / Getty Images -
Phil Mackenzie, the Canada winger, reacts as he crosses over the line for the match-winning try against Tonga. Jacky Naegelen / Reuters
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