20 years ago, England became the first European team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy. Two decades later, what legacy has this generation left?
“Today, it’s hard to imagine England winning the World Cup.” For Jamie Noon, m is said before even taking his place on the French pitch. The former international three-quarter does not see the new generation repeating a 20-year-old feat. In 2003, England, after a choppy final against Australia in front of nearly 83,000 spectators and a victorious drop from Jonny Wilkinson a few seconds from time, became the first European team to win the World Cup. Still the only one to this day.
“They had a lot of experienceremembers the former center who has around thirty selections with the XV de la Rose. In the end, they always won. During the Tournament (won by England with a Grand Slam, Editor’s note), They haven’t had their best matches but they always do what is necessary to win. Mentally they were very strong. They had enormous confidence because the group had been building for years.” For…
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