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Ruthless New Zealand outwit Australia to retain World Cup

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(From L) New Zealand's prop Charlie Faumuina, New Zealand's number 8 Kieran Read and New Zealand's prop Joe Moody celebrate after their third try during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015. AFP PHOTO

Ruthless New Zealand withstood a rousing fightback from Australia before crushing the Wallabies 34-17 at Twickenham to become world champions for a record third time and the first team to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.

Tries from Nehe Milner-Skudder and Ma'a Nonu, a superb early second-half score in his last test, had the clinical All Blacks 21-3 ahead after dominating territory and possession.

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