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Summary New Zealands largest city Auckland turns standstill to celebrate triumph of Rugby World Cup.
An estimated 250-thousand people packed the streets of central Auckland in New Zealand on Monday as the All Blacks paraded the Webb Ellis Cup after their win over France at Eden Park.New Zealand won Sundays tournament decider 8-7 to lift the famed gold trophy for the first time in 24 years.The victory sparked wild celebrations throughout New Zealand and the party continued with the parade along Aucklands main arterial, Queens Street, with fans crammed in to catch a glimpse of their heroes.Many of those who had gathered waved New Zealand flags and cheered as captain Richie McCaw held aloft the Webb Ellis Cup while his team mates and coach Graham Henry also lapped up the adulation of the masses. Its so fantastic, New Zealand scrum half Andy Ellis said of the parade.It just shows how much it means to everyone in New Zealand. Its just so great to be a part of it. I cant believe it. Absolutely wonderful, Henry added. These people are just unbelievable.The All Blacks triumph will also be celebrated in Christchurch and Wellington this week with victory parades scheduled in those two main cities on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.
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