Only in rugby, could two events make the front pages from yesterday's scintillating final. The first was the 14 year old boy, Charlie Lines, being tackled by the steward after the game as he ran on the pitch to greet Sonny Bill and colleagues. Not only did Sonny Bill, the former heavyweight boxer, pick him up and see off the steward, he then gave him his winner's medal. An amazing spontaneous gesture from a professional sportsman. Luckily, World Rugby managed to find another one in the cupboard, so SBW won't lose out. Hope Charlie sells it on eBay for charity in a few years time!
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| Your head is in the wrong position for a tackle |
The other, missed by most watching the game in the stadium or at home, was that Dan "God" Carter successfully converted the final try with his wrong foot (he is naturally left footed). He had been practising these apparently, and always wanted the opportunity to have a go. Only Dan Carter would have the audacity and confidence to use the RWC Final as such an occasion (and be successful). There are some that would say Jonny Wilkinson could naturally kick off either foot, and did not have a weak one, but even he favoured his left. And Dan Carter has officially taken over his "God" status, alright?
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| The Foot of God |
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