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Events on Sunday 31 October 1999 1
1999Top scorer of the 1999 Rugby World CupEight tries in the tournament, but a stunning semi-final loss to FranceAt the 1999 Rugby World Cup, Lomu was the tournament's leading try-scorer with eight tries, including two in the semi-final against France at Twickenham on 31 October 1999. Despite his form, New Zealand suffered one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, collapsing to a 43-31 defeat after leading comfortably, ending their tournament in the semi-final stage.