Who played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup?
Who played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup?
The 2007 Rugby World Cup Final was a rugby union match, played on Saturday, 20 October 2007 at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, to determine the winner of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. South Africa beat England 15–6.
Who knocked the All Blacks out of the 2007 World Cup?
French
On two occasions, in 1999 and 2007, the All Blacks were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup by a French team playing inspired rugby.
Was there a Rugby World Cup in 2007?
Twenty nations competed for the Webb Ellis Cup in the tournament, which was hosted by France from 7 September to 20 October….2007 Rugby World Cup.
| Coupe du Monde – France 2007 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 September – 20 October (44 days) |
| No. of nations | 20 (91 qualifying) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Africa (2nd title) |
Who was the captain of the South African rugby team in 2007?
John Smit
List of South Africa national rugby union team captains
| No. | Player | Date of first test as captain |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | John Smit | 24 October 2003 |
| 52 | Victor Matfield | 23 June 2007 |
| 53 | Johann Muller | 14 July 2007 |
| 54 | Jean de Villiers | 9 June 2012 |
Where is Juan Smith now?
South Africa
Since retiring from rugby, Juan Smith has moved back to South Africa, where he now owns a butchery and a farm in the Free State.
Who won RWC 2007?
South Africa national rugby union team2007 Rugby World Cup / Champion
Where is John Smit?
The former Springbok captain divides his time between Johannesburg, where he works with SSG Holdings as a Group CEO and Durban, where his family lives. He joined SSG in February 2019, bringing in considerable expertise combined with a winning team approach to the group of companies.
Who won 2011 RWC?
New Zealand national rugby union team2011 Rugby World Cup / Champion
Where is Percy Montgomery today?
15 Percy Montgomery Montgomery retired from rugby in 2009 and joined the Bok backroom staff as a kicking consultant in that year. He has since established the Percy Montgomery Foundation with SACS, his alma mater. The foundation helps create opportunities for underprivileged children.