Rugby World Cup organisers have announced that they have sold their millionth ticket just over a year before the tournament kicks off.

“One year from the kickoff of Rugby World Cup 2007 the International Rugby Board is confident the tournament will be the most successful in its colourful and exciting 20-year history,” said IRB Chairman Syd Millar in a statement.

The tournament will kick off on September 7, 2007 with France playing the opening game against Argentina at the Stade de France. The final will be played on October 20 also at the Stade de France.

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