Aussie fans revel in role as World Cup party-poopers

[WorldNews]

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As the referee blew the final whistle on England's World Cup dream Saturday, crestfallen rugby fans in London drowned their sorrows while enduring taunts from joyous Australian supporters. "It's very upsetting," said Rich, 34, minutes after Australia rubbed salt into the wounds by scoring a late converted try to seal a 33-13 defeat, making England the first host nation to be dumped out at the group stages. After last week's devastating loss to local rivals Wales, England knew they had to beat old enemy Australia to stand any chance of qualifying from the "Group of Death".

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