2011 Rugby World Cup Pool A

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Pool A of the 2011 Rugby World Cup began on 9 September 2011 and was completed on 2 October 2011. The pool was composed of hosts New Zealand, the fourth-placed team from 2007, France; as well as Canada, Japan and Tonga. One of the biggest shocks in the history of the tournament came when Tonga beat France by 19 points to 14.^[1] On 3 October 2011, it was announced that New Zealand winger Richard Kahui had been voted the Player of Pool A.^[2]