Rugby World Cup 2003 – Official Review

The moment England finally became World champions. All the
drama, all the action.
It was the moment a nation had waited nearly 40 years for. In the dying
seconds of extra time in the most dramatic game of rugby ever played, Jonny
Wilkinson kicked the winning drop goal. Martin Johnson held the Webb Ellis
Cup in his giant hands and England were the World Champions.
After six weeks of drama, courage and absolute commitment. After moments of
genius, scintillating skill and power, Clive Woodward’s side had the
ultimate reward.
The greatest names in rugby, Gregan, Dallaglio and O’Driscoll, shared top
billing with a new generation of superstars – All Black Joe Rokocoko,
Fiji’s Caucau, Shane Williams of Wales and France’s Freddie Michelak.
A packed Telstra Stadium in Sydney on November 22 witnessed a fitting
climax to a stunning tournament. It had been the greatest Rugby show on
Earth and England were champions of the world.