31.   Australia and New Zealand will take the matter up with the International Rugby Board and reinforce their view that IRB rules force countries to send the strongest team available.

32.   Both sides have yet to play Thailand, the strongest team in the tournament.

33.   But a real victory will be if Oman defeats Brazil, the strongest team in Group C, Sultan said.

34.   But many believe the first game already pits the two strongest teams of the tournament.

35.   But, he warned, a real test will come Thursday when Oman faces Brazil, the strongest team in Group C, Sultan said.

36.   Considering the major stars on its roster, Yugoslavia may well be sending its strongest team ever to the World Cup.

37.   Croatian coach Miroslav Blazevic has promised to field his strongest team.

38.   England and Ireland were clearly the two strongest teams when the championship was played in February and March.

39.   England captain Dallaglio said his team risked playing open rugby against the strongest team in the world but it almost paid off.

40.   Facing easily the strongest team in the world, they will aim to continue the steady improvement that has followed probably the worst period in their history.