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World Cup 1985-88


Due to financial difficulties, France were unable to play 3 matches - away fixtures against Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Tournament Champions - Australia

Location
New Zealand, Australia, France, Papua New Guinea, England
Attendance
251,220
Top tryscorer
8 - Michael O'Connor
Top pointscorer
100 - Michael O'Connor

Table

TeamPWLDFA Pts PD FPGAPG
1. Australia752-25291* 12+16136.0013.00
2. New Zealand742115886* 11+7222.5712.29
3. Great Britain84222039010+11325.3811.25
4. Papua New Guinea716-84325* 4-24112.0046.43
5. France5131351403-1057.0028.00
  • Australia awarded 2 competition points for forfeit of fixture by France
  • New Zealand awarded 2 competition points for forfeit of fixture by France
  • Papua New Guinea awarded 2 competition points for forfeit of fixture by France

Finals

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World Cup - Final
Oct 9 1988 New Zealand 12 Australia 25 G. Ainui Auckland 47,363 >