Tonita connects with his new ‘Taswegian’ friends

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Iconic Rugby Pictures:
PART 123 Ovidiu Tonita celebrates Romania’s win against Namibia October 30, 2003
What’s happening here?
It’s October 30, 2003 at York Park, Launceston on the island of Tasmania, and Romania are playing Namibia in their final pool game of RWC2003. Romania’s flanker Ovidiu Tonita, comfortably the best player on the park, has just made the Oaks fifth and final try and on a night of much goodwill and support for both teams, is setting off to high five...

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