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France wing Yoann Huget is out of the rest of the World Cup after hurting his knee in the 32-10 victory over Italy.

While the injuries were of grave concern to Gatland, there was also a sense of frustration in the unconvincing nature of Wales’ victory.

They now turn their attentions to Wednesday’s meeting with the Scots at Kingsholm and Jones is confident they can take another high-profile scalp.

That is the romantic version anyway and, whether Webb Ellis knew exactly what he’s started or not, is why no visit to this year’s World Cup would be complete without spending a little time in the sport’s spiritual home.

“Oh Argentina”, replied a tongue-in-cheek Hansen when quizzed on the greatest threats to New Zealand’s crown.

When they last met, in June 2013, in front of 20,000 in Toronto, Ireland eased to a 40-14 victory.

England coach Stuart Lancaster admitted his relief after his team started their World Cup campaign with a win.

Frederic Michalak kicked 19 points as France began the Rugby World Cup with an easy 32-10 win over Pool D rivals Italy.

Hansen and company are intent on winning both on their travels, and becoming the first side to win consecutive World Cup titles. “There’s just a bigger box of chocolates at the end of it”.

Under Hansen’s reign, the All Blacks have only suffered defeat three times in 47 Tests.

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Prime Minister David Cameron claimed the 6ft 7in, 18st 9lb former lock broke the antique chair at a gala to welcome the Rugby World Cup teams, the Mirror has reported.

Argentina have included seven World Cup debutants in a youthful team to take on the All Blacks in the Pool C opener.

The World Cup used bonus points since 2003 and they are also used in the southern hemisphere’s Rugby Championship and Super Rugby competitions as well as in the European Cup and England and France’s domestic leagues.

Wales achieved a bonus point victory over a Uruguay side made up largely of amateurs, but it was laboured and costly.