2007 Rugby World Cup Pool C

Pool C of the 2007 Rugby World Cup began on 8 September and concluded on 29 September 2007. The pool was composed of World Cup debutantes Portugal, Italy, New Zealand, Romania and Scotland.

New Zealand were assured of first place in the pool after only three rounds of matches, having secured the maximum of five points from each of their matches. Over their four matches, the All Blacks established a new points record for the pool stage with 309 points.

Italy were unable to carry their strong Six Nations form into the World Cup, and were knocked out. Scotland qualified for the quarter-finals as pool runners-up.

All times local (UTC+2)

Man of the Match:
Richie McCaw (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Mark Lawrence (South Africa)
Christophe Berdos (France)
Television match official:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Fourth official:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Fifth official:
Franck Maciello (France)

Man of the Match:
Vasco Uva (Portugal)

Touch judges:
Hugh Watkins (Wales)
Marius Jonker (South Africa)
Television match official:
Dave Pearson (England)
Fourth official:
Alan Lewis (Ireland)
Fifth official:
Cyril Lafon (France)

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