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  • RWC 2007: South Africa v Tonga LENS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 22: Tonga winger Joseph Vaka is tackled by South African players Ashwin Willemse and Wynand Olivier during the IRB Rugby Union World Cup 2007 Pool A Group Match between South Africa and Tonga at The Stade Felix Bollaert, on September 22, 2007 in Lens, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
  • RWC 2007: France v Argentina Agustin Pichot, captain of Argentina, celebrates victory over France at RWC 2007.
  • France v Argentina 2007 for Spanish
  • France v Argentina 2007
  • FRA 12 - ARG 17 RWC 2007
  • RWC 2007: Samoa v England Brian Lima takes on England at RWC 2007
  • Mark Cueto (ENG) - ENG v RSA - RWC 2007 Final (2) SAINT-DENIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20: Mark Cueto of England goes over for a disallowed try during the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa at the Stade de France on October 20, 2007 in Saint-Denis, France. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
  • Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe - Argentina, RWC 2007 Argentina's lock Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe celebrates at the end of the Rugby World Cup quarter final match Argentina vs. Scotland, 07 October 2007 at the Stade de France, north of Paris. Argentina won 19-13.
  • Josh Lewsey and Damien Traille Josh Lewsey runs over Damien Traille to score a try for England in the RWC 2007 semi-final.
  • Argentina at RWC 2007 Agustin Pichot, captain of Argentina, celebrates victory over France at RWC 2007.
  • Agustin Pichot Argentina captain Agustin Pichot celebrates winning a bronze medal at Rugby World Cup 2007
  • Fiji v Canada Rugby World Cup 2007 Fiji lay down a challenge ahead of a pool phase match against Canada at Rugby World Cup 2007.
  • Argentina v Ireland at Rugby World Cup 2011 Juan Martin Hernandez clears Argentina's lines during a pool phase match against Ireland at Rugby World Cup 2007.
  • John Smit South Africa celebrate winning Rugby World Cup 2007
  • Portugal fan - ITA v POR - RWC 2007 PARIS - SEPTEMBER 19: A Portugal fan looks on ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2007 Pool C match between Italy and Portugal at the Parc des Princes on September 19, 2007 in Paris, France. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • Joao Uva (POR) - ITA v POR - RWC 2007 PARIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Joao Uva of Portugal is tackled by Roland de Marigny of Italy during the Rugby World Cup 2007 Pool C match between Italy and Portugal at the Parc des Princes on September 19, 2007 in Paris, France. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Italian supporter RWC 2003 CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 21: An Italy supporter celebrates during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Italy and Canada at Canberra Stadium October 21, 2003 in Canberra, Australia.
  • Hakkies Husselman Namibia Namibia coach and former scrum half Hakkies Husselman
  • Gareth Jenkins Wales 600 Gareth Jenkins Wales
  • Gareth Thomas Wales 600 Gareth Thomas Wales
  • Raphael Ibanez France 600 Raphael Ibanez France
  • Nicky Little Fiji
  • Fiji coach Ilivasi Tabua

    Portrait of Ilivasi Tabua of the Fijian Rugby World Cup squad in 1999.

  • Tomasi Soqeta of Fiji Tomasi Soqeta of Fiji pushes forward during the Test match against Australia at Subiaco Oval in Perth on 9 June 2007. 
  • Pierre Spies of South Africa Pierre Spies of South Africa runs with the ball during the 2007 Tri Nations match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on June 16, 2007.
  • Samoa coach Michael Jones Samoa coach Michael Jones looks on during a training session at St. John's College in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 5, 2007.
  • Semo Sititi of Samoa Samoa captain Semo Sititi takes a lineout ball during the Rugby World Cup 2003 Pool C match against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
  • Alesana Tuilagi of Samoa Alesana Tuilagi of Samoa performs the Haka before their Test with South Africa at Ellis Park on June 9, 2007.
  • Merab Kvirikashvili of Georgia Merab Kvirikashvili of Georgia during the IRB Nations Cup match between Italy A and Georgia held at the ‘Arcul de Triumf’ stadium in Bucharest on June 16, 2007.
  • Rezo Gigauri of Georgia Rezo Gigauri of Georgia during the IRB Nations Cup match between Italy A and Georgia held at the ‘Arcul de Triumf’ stadium in Bucharest on June 16, 2007.
  • Bidzina Samkharadze of Georgia Bidzina Samkharadze of Georgia in action during the IRB Nations Cup match between Emerging Boks and Georgia at the ‘Arcul de Triumf’ stadium in Bucharest on June 10, 2007.
  • Georgia players celebrate Georgia players celebrate after they drew 11-11 in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier against Portugal at the Estadio Universitario on November 25, 2006 in Lisbon to qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2007 in France.
  • Agustin Pichot of Argentina Agustin Pichot of Argentina breaks through a tackle during the Test against France at the Stade de France on November 25, 2006. 
  • Gavin Henson of Wales Gavin Henson of Wales in action during the RBS Six Nations Championship match at Lansdowne Road between Ireland and Wales on February 26, 2006.
  • Tomaz Morais of Portugal

    Portugal coach Tomaz Morais looks on during the first leg of their Rugby World Cup 2007 qualifying match against Uruguay in Lisbon. Portugal won the first leg of their Repechage encounter 12-5 on 10 March 2007.

  • Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson England captain Martin Johnson and match-winner Jonny Wilkinson pose with the Webb Ellis Cup in the changing rooms after beating Australia 20-17 in extra time at Telstra Stadium in Sydney on 22 November 2003.
  • Luke McAlister of New Zealand
  • Heino Senekal of Namibia Heino Senekal of Namibia wins lineout ball during the IRB Nations Cup match against Romania at the 'Arcul de Triumf' Stadium in Bucharest on June 16, 2007.
  • David Kirk of New Zealand A try scorer in the All Blacks 29-9 defeat of France in the inaugural Rugby World Cup final in 1987, captain David Kirk holds the Webb Ellis Cup at Eden Park in Auckland on 20 June 1987. 
  • David Kirk of New Zealand A try scorer in the All Blacks 29-9 defeat of France in the inaugural Rugby World Cup final in 1987, captain David Kirk kisses the Webb Ellis Cup at Eden Park in Auckland on 20 June 1987. 
  • Nick Easter of England

    Nick Easter (C) of England crashes through the Welsh defence to score his third try of the Investec Challenge match at Twickenham on August 4 2007 - one the home team won 62-5.

  • Nick Farr-Jones of Australia Nick Farr-Jones passes the ball during the Rugby World Cup 1991 final between England and Australia at Twickenham on November 2, 1991. Australia won the match 12-6.
  • Felipe Contepomi of Argentina Felipe Contepomi of Argentina runs with the ball during the Investec Challenge International match against England at Twickenham on November 11, 2006.
  • Eddie Jones - South Africa Former Australian coach Eddie Jones gives instructions to the Springbok players during a South African training session at George Campbell School in Durban on August 1, 2007.
  • Alessandro Troncon of Italy Alessandro Troncon of Italy passes the ball during the RBS Six Nations Championship match against England at Twickenham on February 10, 2007.
  • Dan Ward-Smith of England Dan Ward-Smith poses after the England training session at Browns Sports Complex on July 4, 2007 in Vilamoura, Portugal.
  • Lawrence Dallaglio of England Lawrence Dallaglio celebrates his try during the Investec Challenge Test match between England and Wales at Twickenham on August 4, 2007 - a game which England won by a record 62-5 scoreline. 
  • Francois Pienaar of South Africa South Africa captain Francois Pienaar is carried on Hennie Le Roux's shoulders with the Webb Wellis Cup after the Springboks defeated New Zealand 15-12 in extra time to win the Rugby World Cup 1995 Final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
  • David Strettle of England England's David Strettle is tackled by his Welsh counterpart Aled Brew during the Investec Challenge at Twickenham on August 4, 2007.
  • Inoke Afeaki of Tonga Inoke Afeaki of Tonga in action during their match with Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, one the home side won 51-7.
  • Gareth Thomas of Wales Gareth Thomas of Wales is tackled by Australia's Julian Huxley during the second Test between the sides at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on June 2, 2007.
  • Jonah Lomu of New Zealand All Black wing Jonah Lomu attempts to split the French defence in the semi final of the Rugby World Cup 1999 at Twickenham - a match France won 43-31.
  • Sebastien Chabal of France Sebastien Chabal of France dives over to score the match-winning try despite the tackle from Olly Barkley during the Investec Challenge Test against England at Twickenham on August 11, 2007.
  • Andrew Henderson of Scotland Andrew Henderson of Scotland is tackled by Ireland's Paddy Wallace during the Bank of Scotland Corporate Test match at Murrayfield on August 11, 2007. A match Scotland won 31-21 with three tries by Henderson.
  • Shane Horgan of Ireland Shane Horgan of Ireland looks for support as he is tackled during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Ireland and France at Croke Park on February 11, 2007 in Dublin.
  • Jonny Wilkinson and Mike Catt Jonny Wilkinson and Mike Catt of England celebrate in the dressing rooms with the Webb Ellis Cup after England's extra-time win over Australia in the Rugby World Cup 2003 Final at Telstra Stadium in Sydney on November 22, 2003.
  • French supporter A French Fan celebrates during the Rugby World Cup match between England and France at the Telstra Stadium on November 16, 2003 in Sydney Australia
  • Greg Somerville of New Zealand Greg Somerville is helped from the field after injuring his Achilles tendon during New Zealand's Tri Nations match with South Africa in Pretoria on 26 August 2006.
  • John Barclay of Scotland John Barclay of Scotland tries to find a way through during the Barclays Churchill Cup game between Scotland A and USA at Henley Rugby Club on May 23, 2007.
  • Romeo Gontineac of Romania Romanian captain Romeo Gontineac off loads during the Rugby World Cup 2003 Pool A match against Argentina at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on October 22, 2003.
  • Mike James of Canada Gareth Thomas tackles Canadian second row Mike James during the Rugby World Cup 2003 Pool D match between Wales and Canada at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne on October 12, 2003.
  • Vungakoto Lilo of Tonga Vungakoto Lilo of Tonga makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2007 Qualifier match between Korea and Tonga played at the Waitemata Rugby Club February 10, 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Percy Montgomery of South Africa Percy Montgomery of South Africa is stopped by Melrick Africa during the RWC warm up match between South Africa and Namibia at Newlands Stadium on August 15, 2007 in Cape Town. South Africa won 105-13.
  • Raphael Ibanez of France France captain Raphael Ibanez looks on during the Investec Challenge Test against England at Twickenham on August 11, 2007.
  • Kees Lensing of Namibia Kees Lensing of Namibia in action during the IRB Nations Cup match against Argentina at the Arcul de Triumf Stadium in Bucharest on June 10, 2007.
  • Frederic Michalak of France Frederic Michalak passes the ball during the Test match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris on November 26, 2005.
  • Alun-Wyn Jones of Wales Argentina captain Agustin Pichot can't stop Wales second row Alun-Wyn Jones from diving over to score his side's second try at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on August 18, 2007.
  • Notre Dame The facade of the Gothic cathedral Notre Dame, completed in AD 1345, on the Île de la Cité, Paris.
  • Joe Rokocoko of New Zealand 600 Joe Rokocoko of New Zealand
  • John Kirwan Japan coach 600 John Kirwan Japan coach
  • Aurelien Rougerie of France Aurelien Rougerie scores France's third try in their 34-7 defeat of Wales at the Millennium Stadium on 26 August 2007.
  • Ronan O'Gara of Ireland Ronan O'Gara of Ireland crosses to score a try during the RBS Six Nations match between Italy and Ireland at Stadio Flaminio on March 17, 2007 in Rome.
  • David Callam of Scotland
  • Eddie Jones now with South Africa
  • Keith Robinson (NZL) AJACCIO, FRANCE - AUGUST 30: Keith Robinson of the New Zealand All Blacks arrives at the airport on August 30, 2007 as the team arrive at their pre Rugby World Cup base in Ajaccio on the Island of Corsica, France. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
  • Donald Kerslake (SAM) - Western Force Gold v Manu Samoa PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Matt Henjak of the Force blocks Donald Kerslake of Samoa during the match between the Western Force Gold and Manu Samoa July 8, 2006 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
  • Cedric Heymans (FRA) - Wales v France - International Friendly CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 26: Cedric Heymans of France runs with the ball during the Rugby Union International match between Wales and France at the Millennium Stadium on August, 26, 2007 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
  • Japanese team - June 2007 TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 9: The Japanese team wait under the goal posts after Australia A scored another try during the Pacific Nations Cup match between Australia A and Japan at Dairy Farmers Stadium June 9, 2007 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
  • " superscroll-social="https://www.world.rugby/photo/4876"> Sebastien Chabal (FRA) - England v France - Aug. 07
Sebastien Chabal (FRA) - England v France - Aug. 07

LONDON - AUGUST 11: Sebastien Chabal of France crashes through the attempted tackle tackle from Nick Abendanon #15 of England during the Investec Challenge rugby union match between England and France at Twickenham on August 11, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
  • Stephen Larkham (AUS) - 2007 Tri Nations - New Zealand v Australia AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 21: Stephen Larkham of the Wallabies is tackled during the 2007 Tri Nations series Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on July 21, 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
  • Bernard Laporte of France Bernard Laporte, the France coach looks on prior to the Investec Challenge rugby union match between England and France at Twickenham on August 11, 2007
  • Sorin Socol (ROM) - RWC 2003 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Sorin Socol of Romania dejected during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Argentina and Romania at Aussie Stadium October 22, 2003 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
  • Mike Hercus (USA) - Training 26 June 2005 EDMONTON, CANADA - JUNE 26: Mike Hercus practices his goal kicking during the USA training session at the Commonwealth Stadium on June 26, 2005 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
  • Brian Lima (SAM) making a tackle - 19 Oct. 2007 PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Besik Khamashuridze of Georgia is tackled by Brian Lima of Samoa during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Samoa at Subiaco Oval October 19, 2003 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Heineken via Getty Images)
  • RWC 2003 Opening Ceremony 10 OCT 2003 - PAGEANTRY AT THE OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2003 ( RWC 2003) AT TELSTRA STADIUM IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)
  • Jason Robinson (ENG) - 5 Sep. 2007 VERSAILLES, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Jason Robinson is interviewed during the England Press Conference at the Trianon Palace Hotel on September 5, 2007 in Versailles, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
  • Coach John Connolly (AUS) - 1 Sep. 2007 MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 01: Wallabies head coach John Connolly listens to a question during the Wallabies RWC arrival media conference at the Montpellier Hotel of the Agglomeration September 1, 2007 in Montpellier, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
  • Coach John Connolly (AUS) - 31 Aug. 2007 MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - AUGUST 31: Australian Wallabies head coach John Connolly watches on during an Australian Wallabies backs walk through session at Stade Yves-du Monior August 31, 2007 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
  • Richie McCaw (NZL) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Richie McCaw, captain of the New Zealand All Blacks wears an eye patch during training at Stade Jean-Bouin on September 05, 2007 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
  • Dan Carter (NZL) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Dan Carter (R) of the New Zealand All Blacks wears an eye patch during training at Stade Jean Bouin on September 05, 2007 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
  • Sione Lauaki (NZL) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Sione Lauaki of the New Zealand All Blacks wears an eye patch during training at Stade Jean-Bouin on September 05, 2007 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
  • Coach Graham Henry (NZL), Asst. Coach Steve Hansen (NZL) - 5 Sep. 07 MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Graham Henry (front) and Steve Hansen, coaches of the New Zealand All Blacks attend a press conference at the team's hotel following a training session at Stade Jean-Bouin on September 05, 2007 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
  • Coach Graham Henry (NZL) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Graham Henry, head coach of the New Zealand All Blacks looks on during a training session at Stade Jean-Bouin on September 05, 2007 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)
  • Lote Tuqiri (AUS) and George Gregan (AUS) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Lote Tuqiri and George Gregan of the Wallabies strecth during an Australian Wallabies RWC training session at Stade Yves-du-Monior September 5, 2007 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
  • Coach Jake White (RSA) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 PARIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Springbok coach, Jake White watches his players during the South African Springbok rugby union training session at Noisy-Le-Grand on September 5, 2007 in Paris, France. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Schalk Burger (RSA) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 PARIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Schalk Burger runs the ball during the South African Springbok rugby union training session at Noisy-Le-Grand on September 5, 2007 in Paris, France. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Lote Tuqiri (AUS) - 5 Sep. 2007 MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: Lote Tuqiri of the Wallabies laughs during an Australian Wallabies press conference at the Hotel of the Agglomeration September 5, 2007 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
  • Victor Matfield (RSA) - Training 5 Sep. 2007 PARIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Victor Matfield runs the ball during the South African Springbok rugby union training session at Noisy-Le-Grand on September 5, 2007 in Paris, France. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)