Also featuring classic Manchester United v Liverpool matches, a player running to the wrong end zone and Sergio Parisse
1) It’s the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals this weekend, and there have been some mighty last-eight clashes down the years. The 2015 match between Scotland and Australia will always be remembered for the controversial penalty that broke Scottish hearts at the death. But the Wallabies’ 35-34 win had everything, including interceptions, a rain storm and eight tries. France’s shock win over the All Blacks in 2007 was pretty special too. That win for Les Bleus in front of their home fans comes in at No 7 in this list of most memorable World Cup moments, also starring David Campese, Jonah Lomu and Nelson Mandela. Meanwhile … who could forget Jason Robinson’s electrifying run and pass to set up Will Greenwood’s try in England’s 2003 quarter-final win over Wales? That same tournament also provided one of the greatest passes the game has ever seen, from Carlos Spencer to send Joe Rococoko over to score for the All Blacks in their last-eight win against South Africa.
2) Typhoon Hagibis may have eased in time for Japan’s breathtaking win over Scotland, but the cancellation of Italy’s match against the All Blacks denied Sergio Parisse his World Cup swansong at the age of 36. No matter, let’s remember the power, the pace and the personality.
Gli anni passano, ma i momenti trascorsi #insieme rimarranno per sempre
Tanti auguri da tutti noi, Capitano!@sergioparisse #rugbypassioneitaliana pic.twitter.com/vo6Q9TeDBw
Spots center not top 10 and Top 10???? I saved the game with the tackle, teammate ran the opposite way off the interception♂️♂️@BleacherReport @SportsCenter @houseofhighligh @overtime @ScottVanPeezy @RandyMoss pic.twitter.com/DjSSFy2hTf
School of hard knocks: the World Conker Championships pic.twitter.com/DgViaqh4VH
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