The 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens was the third edition of the

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and was held in

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defeated

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to win the tournament for the first time. This was the first major rugby event ever held in

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Teams

Squads

Group stage

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Pool D

Play Offs

Bowl

Plate

Cup

References

External links

RWC Sevens 2001
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