Maybe it's not looking so good gor the brits
- In 1991 Australia lost their No.8 and best forward Tim Gavin to injury on the eve of the World Cup.
- In 2003 Australia lost their No.8 and best forward Toutai Kefu to
injury on the eve of the World Cup
- In 1991 Australia was coached by a former Randwick forward who never played for Australia
- In 2003 Australia was coached by a former Randwick forward who never played for Australia
- In 1991 Australia won a crucial match against Ireland by 1 point
- In 2003 Australia won a crucial match against Ireland by 1 point
- In 1991 Australia upset the All Blacks in the semi-final
- In 2003 Australia upset the All Blacks in the semi-final
- In 1991 England won their semi-final without scoring a try
- In 2003 England won their semi-final without scoring a try
- In 1991 Australia was captained by a halfback
- In 2003 Australia was captained by a halfback
- In 1991 the Australian starting XV had 9 players playing for or
originating from NSW
- In 2003 the Australian starting XV had 9 players playing for or
originating from NSW
- In 1991 Australia defeated England in the final
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Even external events are ominous:
- In 1991 a President Bush declared war on Iraq
- In 2003 a President Bush declared war on Iraq
- In 1991 Penrith won the rugby league grand final
- In 2003 Penrith won the rugby league grand final
