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In the build-up to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France herald.co.nz's Edward Gay talks with former players who relive their most memorable moments of Cups gone by.
We've also searched through the archives and put together photo galleries that capture these pieces of rugby history.
After putting 50 points on against South Africa and Australia just three months before the 2003 Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks were once again favourites to take the trophy home. However, George Gregan's infamous sledge of "four more years" was all they were left with as the Wallabies stunned the All Blacks in the semifinal.
Former All Black prop Dave Hewett looks back on that fateful night in Sydney and other standout memories of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
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