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The day Jonny saved his best until the final play of the game

Brendan Gallagher looks back at the players who shone on the biggest stage

Johnno or Jonny? Who was the iconic English player of RWC2003? Hard core rugby aficionados might well veer towards Martin Johnson, the world’s best lock and England’s mighty skipper throughout the tournament and indeed the glorious year of 2003 generally. And he was the man who lifted the trophy that crazy Sydney night nearly 20 years ago. A totally iconic, totemic player who enjoyed a magnificent tournament after which he retired from Test rugby altogether. The perfect ending.
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