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The fourth Rugby League World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand in 1968. For the first time a world cup final was specifically pre-arranged (previous finals having only been used when teams were level on points). The match between Great Britain and Australia attracted an attendance of 62,256, the highest for a rugby league World Cup match until 1992.
The final was held at Sydney Cricket Ground; a crowd of 54,290 watched Australia defeat France.
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[edit] Final standings
Australia 20
- Tries: Lionel Williamson 2, Ron Coote, Johnny Greaves
- Goals: Eric Simms 4
France 2
- Field goal: Jean Capdouze
Australia: Eric Simms; Lionel Williamson, Graeme Langlands, Johnny Greaves, Johnny Rhodes; Bob Fulton, Billy Smith; John Wittenberg, Fred Jones, Arthur Beetson, Dick Thornett, Ron Coote, Johnny Raper (c); Elton Rasmussen. Coach: Harry Bath
France: J Cros; D Pellerin, J Gruppi, J Lecompte, J Ledru; Jean Capdouze, R Garrigues; C Sabatie, Y Begou, G Ailleres (c), F de Nadai, H Marracq, J Clar.
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