In pictures: Opening ceremony of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Friday 09 September 2011 12:55 BST
CommentsIn pictures: Opening ceremony of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Show all 20The seventh World Cup is now officially open following a lavish ceremony at Eden Park in Aukland.
Click here or click the image for pictures from the opening ceremony.
Here, we've a selection of images from New Zealand...
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