Sir Bobby Hails Wilkinson & Co. After Rugby Win
By Matthew Jones
November 23 2003
Former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson, last night paid a tribute to Clive Woodward and his Rugby World Cup winning side for following thier victory ofer Australia in the final.
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"What a prize," said Robson who had sent Johhny Wilkinson a good-luck message before the final.
"Winning the rugby World Cup in Australia is like the England football team going to Brazil and winning the World Cup in the Maracana Stadium.
"It was an incredible finish, and what nerves of steel from Jonny Wilkinson in the final minute. As a former England manager I am thrilled for Clive Woodward and his team.
"Winning a World Cup is a monumental achievement that perhaps comes only once in a lifetime.
"To the England players I offer my congratulations. They have put a smile on the face of millions of England fans and have done their country proud."
Former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson, last night paid a tribute to Clive Woodward and his Rugby World Cup winning side for following thier victory ofer Australia in the final.