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The most comprehensive pocket reference guide to the 1999 Rugby World Cup, featuring profiles of the top players from the 20 competing teams, past finals results and records, and a full tournament schedule.The Rugby World Cup takes place every four years, with the forthcoming tournament being held between 1 October and 6 November. Twenty teams will be split into four groups, with the top two sides in each progressing to quarter-finals (play-offs in the case of the team finishing second), semi-finals and final.Games are to be staged in all four home nations, plus selected venues in the Republic of Ireland and France.Featuring:A brief history of the Rugby World CupDate, venue and times of all games, including TV and radio coverageA guide to the venuesStar players to watch out forA comprehensive profile of the England teamPast World Cup results and recordsWhether you are watching on television or planning to attend some of the games for yourself, this book will be an essential companion to the biggest event in world rugby.