TWENTY years ago today, England won the Rugby World Cup on an_e unforgettably dramatic night in Sydney. NEIL SQUIRES scrolls back through that extra-time victory over Australia with some of the heroes of 03.
THE BUILD-UP
Labelled 'Dad's Army' by the Australian media, Clive Woodward's experienced team arrived Down Under as Six Nations champions.
After being given a fright by Wales in the quarter-finals, England swept aside France to set up the dream final against a Wallabies side coached by Eddie Jones.
Jason Robinson: "There was a quiet confidence that we could finish the job.
"There was almost a calm about us. Just looking around the group we knew we could win that final."
Trevor Woodman: "We were staying in Manly in a hotel with a balcony that looked out at the beach.
"I remember the Australian supporters were there on the day of the game singing Waltzing Matilda to try to get into our heads."
THE FINAL
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