It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: The 10 Most Incredible Comebacks in Sports History

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5. France National Rugby Union Team

Sport: Rugby

When: 31 October 1999, Rugby World Cup Semi-Final

Where: Twickenham Stadium, London

How: When New Zealand was leading 24-10 in the second half, everyone assumed that the All-Blacks would go into the final after an easy game. However, the French surprisingly turned things around and went into the final after winning 43-31, with Christophe Lamaison as the indisputable star of the match.

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