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England's World Cup win of 2003 relived by Leicester Tigers legend

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Hundreds of rugby fans flocked to Welford Road to see Martin Johnson and Sir Clive Woodward relive the moment that England lifted the World Cup.

It is 10 years since former Leicester Tigers captain Johnson lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy following victory over Australia thanks to Jonny Wilkinson's drop-goal.

England coach Woodward, captain Johnson and fellow winners Martin Corry, Trevor Woodman and Dorian West were among the special guests for the evening in front of 600 people.

The heroes of 2003 shared their recollections of the tournament, the battle to reach the final and then the rollercoaster of the decisive game.

"We had to battle right through the tournament," said Johnson. "We never had a smooth run but, in many ways, that was good because it meant we kept battling."

England's World Cup win of 2003 relived by Leicester Tigers legend


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