1960: Great Britain On Top Again
Britain gained their second World Cup trophy after winning all three of their matches to top the table. There was no need for a Final, but the last match of the tournament did decide the winner. Australia were captained by Keith Barnes and with Gasnier, Wells, Mossop, Raper, Rasmussen, Hambly and Kelly were a formidable opponent for any side. The Kangaroos beat France 13-12 and NZ 21-15. Australia and Great Britain both were undefeated when they met on a mud heap at Odsal Stadium (32,773). Britain, under Eric Ashton, battled to a 10-3 win with their two greatest wingers of all time - Billy Boston and Mick Sullivan - scoring tries. Brain Carlson scored Australia's sole try to complete another impressive series for him with a total of 4 tries and 5 goals.