'We got in a huddle and I said, "Eddie, what do you think?" Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Probably their finest moment was in defeat against New Zealand in 1991 when they were expected to be hammered but held the mighty All Blacks to a 31-21 defeat - their best ever result against the Kiwis. Italy 0-101 South Africa (June 19, 1999). Robinson, officially upgraded from caretaker to full-time head coach, was the only realistic candidate and set his sights towards England’s World Cup defence. The only question is whether they or Portugal will create another record losing margin. 2007 Rugby World Cup squads. Berbizier has transformed the Azzurri in his two years at the helm since taking over from John Kirwan after the 2005 Six Nations. Donald Frederick White, rugby player and coach, born January 16 1926; died April 21 2007, The first coach of the England rugby team. LEI 17. The 2007 Rugby World Cup was played in France between 7 September and 20 October 2007. Famous Namibians: They have failed to progress past the Pool stages in 1987, 1995, 1999 and 2003 and they did not qualify for the tournament in England in 1991. Still, Kirwan's enthusiasm and energy is infectious and earlier this year, the Japan Rugby Union launched the ATQ (advance to the quarter-final) programme aimed at getting into the world's top eight by 2011. They came closest to glory in 1991 when they were pipped 19-18 by Australia in the quarter-finals, with Michael Lynagh scoring the match-winning try in injury time at Lansdowne Road. Made his Test debut against the Netherlands in 2000 and played in all four games in the 2003 World Cup. One to Watch: Romania and Portugal should be dealt with comfortably enough so their fate will be decided in the massive showdown against Scotland whom they beat in last year's Six Nations. He was really good for us. Several Portugal players were arrested after an altercation with local police while celebrating qualification for the World Cup in Montevideo. Why: Wasps fans will remember him for scoring a try against their club in the Heineken Cup in January, 2007. Romania 0-21 USA (July 1, 1919), Biggest Win: Argentina 3-28 British & Irish Lions (June 12, 1910), Biggest Win: In the quarter-finals, the Welsh were on top for the first hour before England turned on the power and scratched out a 28-17 win. Wed 6 Jun 2007 19.18 EDT Former Northampton colleague Bob Taylor said: "Don was chosen because he was the most forward-thinking coach in England. Famous Romanians: Please One way or the other, the career of veteran coach Graham Henry is going to be defined by the outcome his All Blacks achieve at this year's tournament. The Irish nearly slipped under the All Blacks' guard last summer in New Zealand, when their hosts were looking ahead to the Tri-Nations - Eddie O'Sullivan's men have improved a good deal since then. The All Blacks are seldom beaten when they are pumped up pre-games. For a country with a population of around 160,000, Samoa can be rightly proud of its record in World Cup finals. First International: Georgia 6-84 England (October 12, 2003). 'In 2007, England were the underdogs because we'd beaten them 36-0 five weeks earlier. Dove Men+Care are a proud partner to England Rugby and South Africa Rugby. Marcha de la Patria (March of the Fatherland). They lost once again only managing to score one try. If all things were equal, the IRB's number one ranked side would romp home in the World Cup. And Smit — and Jones — know how that turned out. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Anthem: Their inclusion in one or other of the two major annual championships has long been a talking point but their climb up the world rankings and improving Test results against the major nations in recent years have now made it a probability rather than possibility that the Pumas will be mixing it with the Tier One countries in the very near future, with the Sanzar countries favourites to welcome them in. Well known for his passion of the horse racing turf, Connolly has taken a few selection gambles since he took charge of Australia - most notably with regular inside centre Matt Giteau at scrum half. The Georgian rugby union have just 30 rugby clubs, two leagues, 513 senior players, 715 players between U21 and U17 level, 1280 U15 schoolboy players, 93 coaches and 18 referees, which all adds up to just a few less bodies than the entire England playing and backroom staff. Could it really happen again? On semi-final form, it's a game England would expect to win. 'Eddie's been pretty fortunate to get these players at a time when Saracens are probably the strongest team in the world. TOU 18. So quite a long time then. Bear essentials: Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Although it has been relatively plain sailing for Henry since he succeeded John Mitchell in the role at the end of 2003, now is where it really counts. Prognosis: In 2003, the USA lost 19-18 to Fiji and also came up short against Scotland and France. World Cup History: Italy boast a fearsome set of forwards that on their day are a match for any side in the world. That led to the formation of clubs such as Stadiul Roman. Blame it on the weatherman: First International: Il joue en club au poste de demi de mêlée pour le club des London Wasps avec comme partenaire Rob Andrew. Was named captain of Ireland in 2003 and was also captain of the 2005 British Lions, where he was the victim of a controversial spearing incident that left him with a dislocated shoulder. If that happens, Jonny Wilkinson will have the platform he craves to dominate a game. Sorry there are no live games. Towards the end, dying enemies represent triumph and glory. The game also kicked off at 7.30am in the morning, so that the Samoan players could still go to work after the game had finished. Georgia 98-3 Czech Republic (April 8, 2002), Biggest Loss: Canada's challenge this year is to win their 'group within a group' and their tussles with Japan and Fiji should be tight and entertaining. Canada 0-70 England (November 13, 2004). United States player Thretton Palamo, aged 18 when the teams were named and 8 days past his 19th birthday when he made his only appearance in the competition, was the youngest to ever take part at a World Cup final stage. “Clive set a standard for all of us to follow. Dove Men+Care are a proud partner to England Rugby and South Africa Rugby. PLAYED. 'We were doing a run-through and we thought it had gone pretty well,' Smit tells Sportsmail. Scotland 100-8 Japan (November 13, 2004), Biggest Loss: He was hungry to learn, to listen, to work. The Irish have been pretty consistent at the previous five World Cups, going out at the quarter-final stages in 1987, 1991, 1995 and 2003. 'active' : ''"> Avec Bates, Newcastle est promu en championnat d'Angleterre de rugby à XV au plus haut niveau à la fin de la saison 1996–1997 et parvient même à remporter le championnat dès la saison 1997–1998.
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