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New Zealand marks All Blacks' rugby victory with parade | New Zealand marks All Blacks' rugby victory with parade |
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Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have turned out for a parade to mark the All Blacks' victory on home soil in the rugby World Cup. | Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have turned out for a parade to mark the All Blacks' victory on home soil in the rugby World Cup. |
Crowds up to 20 people deep lined the route in Auckland to cheer the team as they passed by in open-top vehicles. | Crowds up to 20 people deep lined the route in Auckland to cheer the team as they passed by in open-top vehicles. |
Dancers, drummers and pipers also joined in, as the country celebrated Sunday's win. | Dancers, drummers and pipers also joined in, as the country celebrated Sunday's win. |
New Zealand defeated France 8-7 to take the trophy for the first time since the tournament began in 1987. | New Zealand defeated France 8-7 to take the trophy for the first time since the tournament began in 1987. |
Another parade will take place in Christchurch on Tuesday and then in Wellington on Wednesday. | Another parade will take place in Christchurch on Tuesday and then in Wellington on Wednesday. |
Captain Richie McCaw and coach Graham Henry rode in the final vehicle in the parade, holding the Webb Ellis trophy. | Captain Richie McCaw and coach Graham Henry rode in the final vehicle in the parade, holding the Webb Ellis trophy. |
"I'm blown away by the amount of people about," said McCaw. "It means so much to anyone who supports the team and is a Kiwi... I'm so pleased to have it in my hands." | "I'm blown away by the amount of people about," said McCaw. "It means so much to anyone who supports the team and is a Kiwi... I'm so pleased to have it in my hands." |
Prime Minister John Key has also paid tribute to the team, saying the country was very proud of them. | Prime Minister John Key has also paid tribute to the team, saying the country was very proud of them. |
"It is an achievement built on courage, determination, grit and great teamwork," he said. | "It is an achievement built on courage, determination, grit and great teamwork," he said. |
Head of State Queen Elizabeth II, who is currently on a state visit to Australia, also sent a message of congratulations to the team. | Head of State Queen Elizabeth II, who is currently on a state visit to Australia, also sent a message of congratulations to the team. |
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