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2003 World Cup: Pool B Trivia Quiz

Pool B in the 2003 Rugby World Cup comprised Fiji, France, Japan, Scotland and U.S.A. and was based in Queensland and New South Wales.

A multiple-choice quiz by rogerw1nz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rogerw1nz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,781

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane was the venue for the first Pool B match on October 11th, between Fiji and France. Who won and what was the score? Hint

Fiji 26-21

France 41-8

France 61-18

France 31-6

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which French player scored three tries against Fiji? Hint

Christophe Dominici

Imanol Harinordoquy

Yannick Jauzion

Raphael Ibanez

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Question 3 of 10

3. The second Pool B match was between Scotland and Japan in Townsville, North Queensland. How many tries were scored in the game? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the score in the game between Scotland and Japan? Hint

Scotland v Japan 32-11

Scotland v Japan 42-21

Scotland v Japan 50-14

Scotland v Japan 22-7

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Question 5 of 10

5. On October 15th, Fiji played the USA in Brisbane. Who won and what was the score? Hint

USA 19-18

Fiji 19-18

USA 29-20

Fiji 29-20

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Question 6 of 10

6. Only three players scored tries in the Fiji - USA game in Brisbane. Which of the following players did NOT score a try in this match? Hint

Nicky Little (FIJ)

Api Naevo (FIJ)

Kort Schubert (USA)

Riaan van Zyl (USA)

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Question 7 of 10

7. On October 18th, France beat Japan in Townsville. What was the score? Hint

61-19

39-17

44-12

51-29

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored the most points for France in their victory over Japan? Hint

Jean Jacques Crenca

Frederic Michalak

Fabien Pelous

Aurelien Rougerie

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Question 9 of 10

9. On October 20th, Scotland beat the USA in Brisbane. What was the score? Hint

39-15

49-9

29-12

19-6

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who scored two tries in the Scotland v USA match? Hint

Chris Paterson

Gavin Kerr

Simon Danielli

Gregor Townsend

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane was the venue for the first Pool B match on October 11th, between Fiji and France. Who won and what was the score?

Answer: France 61-18

France were too strong for Fiji, running in seven tries to 2, and ended up 43 points ahead. The half time score was 24-8.

2. Which French player scored three tries against Fiji?

Answer: Yannick Jauzion

Jauzion, the centre, scored his three 2nd half tries in the 55th, 66nd and 72nd minutes of play. The other French tries were scored by Harinordoquy, Ibanez and Dominici (who scored twice).

3. The second Pool B match was between Scotland and Japan in Townsville, North Queensland. How many tries were scored in the game?

Answer: 6

Scotland scored five tries to 1 to beat a spirited Japanese team.

4. What was the score in the game between Scotland and Japan?

Answer: Scotland v Japan 32-11

Scotland scored their first try after 5 minutes, but had to struggle for their victory.

5. On October 15th, Fiji played the USA in Brisbane. Who won and what was the score?

Answer: Fiji 19-18

This game went down to the wire! The USA scored in the last seconds, but unfortunately for them, the conversion missed, and Fiji won by a single point.

6. Only three players scored tries in the Fiji - USA game in Brisbane. Which of the following players did NOT score a try in this match?

Answer: Nicky Little (FIJ)

Schubert's try was scored in the last seconds of the match, but the conversion attempt missed. Naevo and van Zyl scored tries, and Little kicked four penalty goals.

7. On October 18th, France beat Japan in Townsville. What was the score?

Answer: 51-29

France scored six tries to two to win the game. They led 20-16 at half time.

8. Who scored the most points for France in their victory over Japan?

Answer: Frederic Michalak

Michalak scored a try, kicked 5 conversions and three penalty goals, for a persobal tally of 24 points. Rougerie scored two tries, Pelous and Crenca one each.

9. On October 20th, Scotland beat the USA in Brisbane. What was the score?

Answer: 39-15

Scotland scored five tries, to the five penalty goals of the U.S.A. Scotland lead 24-9 at half time.

10. Who scored two tries in the Scotland v USA match?

Answer: Simon Danielli

Winger Simon Danielli scored twice in the space of five minutes midway through the first half. Kerr, Townsend and Paterson scored a try each.

Source: Author rogerw1nz

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