Description: A celebration of Rugby World Cup memories has been preserved for the ages in a marvellous mahogany football.October 10th 2003, Warriors from across the globe did battle on Australian soil – fiercely passionate, National pride on the line. Over 44 days, across 6 states and 10 venues, the Elite players from the top 20 nations competed for what has become rugby’s Holy Grail – The Webb Ellis Cup. This is heaven on earth… this is ‘The Power & The Glory’. Since its inception in 1987, Rugby World Cup has given us much drama to savour. Who can forget the ‘All Blacks’ great win in the Final over France in the inaugural tournament, or the surprise packet of the tournament, Fiji – beating the seeded Pumas and giving France a huge scare in the quarter-finals… 1991 and Australia reigned supreme, the magic of Campese and that ‘pass of the tournament’ culminating in Michael Lynagh’s last-gasp try to give Australia a one point win and break Irish hearts… 1995 – big Jonah Lomu was the name on everybody’s lips. England ’s Mike Catt never imagined himself to be a speed hump until he met head-on the steamroller in black. And the enduring image of Nelson Mandela in a No.6 Springboks jersey, presenting the cup to the victorious Francois Pienaar – a moment that united a nation…And 1999, in the ‘upset of the tournament’ France beating the All Blacks to reach the Final. And the rallying cry going out around Australia – “Bring back Bill!” …and John Eales’ Wallabies did just that. To complete this historic release and a first for any collectors’ item of this nature… the signatures of the 20 captains of Rugby World Cup 2003. Signed by the 20 Captains of the RWC 2003 - Pichot Argentina, Grehan Australia, Charron Canada, Johnson England, Doviverata Fiji, Galthie France, Zedguinizde Georgia, Wood Ireland, Troncon Italy, Micuchi Japan, Furter Namibia, Thorne NZ, Gontineac Romania, Sititi Samoa, Redpath Scotland, Krige Sth Africa, Afeaki Tonga, Aguirre Uraguay, Hodges USA, Charivis Wales. Officially licensed by the ARUCertificate of authenticity Hewn Pine wooden footballNote - This is the ball you will receive, as per photos there are slight blemishes in the timber, missing the laces.
Price: 1495 AUD
Location: Melbourne, VIC
End Time: 2024-08-29T05:08:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 33.19 AUD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 7 Days
Brand: NRU
Sport: Rugby
Era: 2000s
Product Type: Ball
Team: World Cup
