The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being hosted by New Zealand, whose top-ranked All Blacks team have enjoyed the passionate backing of the whole country.
All Black and white —
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being hosted by New Zealand, whose top-ranked All Blacks team have enjoyed the passionate backing of the whole country.
Australia's two-time world champion Wallabies also have a dedicated following, with these four fans sporting all-in-one lycra suits.
All-in-one for Australia —
Australia's two-time world champion Wallabies also have a dedicated following, with these four fans sporting all-in-one lycra suits.
The England team proudly display a rose on their team crest, with this fan taking it one step further.
England in bloom —
The England team proudly display a rose on their team crest, with this fan taking it one step further.
Georgia fans have had little to cheer at the Rugby World Cup, having only won one match at the tournament prior to this year's edition. That hasn't stopped their fans enjoying the festival of rugby in New Zealand.
Gorgeous Georgia —
Georgia fans have had little to cheer at the Rugby World Cup, having only won one match at the tournament prior to this year's edition. That hasn't stopped their fans enjoying the festival of rugby in New Zealand.
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Ireland have participated in every World Cup to date, and their fans can always be seen at the tournament draped in the famous green of their team's jersey.
Irish eyes are smiling —
Ireland have participated in every World Cup to date, and their fans can always be seen at the tournament draped in the famous green of their team's jersey.
The United States will need a super-human effort to advance beyond the group stage at this World Cup, so it's a good job they have comic-book hero Wonder Woman backing them in the southern hemisphere.
Wonder women —
The United States will need a super-human effort to advance beyond the group stage at this World Cup, so it's a good job they have comic-book hero Wonder Woman backing them in the southern hemisphere.
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Russia's Bears make their Rugby World Cup debut in 2011, giving their fans plenty of reasons to get excited.
Roaring on Russia —
Russia's Bears make their Rugby World Cup debut in 2011, giving their fans plenty of reasons to get excited.
Scotland always bring a large number of passionate supporters to any Test match, like these four members of the Tartan Army.
Blue is the color —
Scotland always bring a large number of passionate supporters to any Test match, like these four members of the Tartan Army.
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All eyes will be on South Africa's defending champions to see if they can match their achievements of four years ago. Their fans have also made an effort, with these supporters getting dressed up to cheer on the Springboks.
Suited and booted for South Africa —
All eyes will be on South Africa's defending champions to see if they can match their achievements of four years ago. Their fans have also made an effort, with these supporters getting dressed up to cheer on the Springboks.
The World Cup appeals to fans of all ages, including this boy willing on Wales.
Willing on Wales —
The World Cup appeals to fans of all ages, including this boy willing on Wales.