A Wallaby threw his World Cup medal into Sydney Harbour. He regretted it ever since | iainpayten tomdecent geerob
In the wee hours after the Wallabies’ loss in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, lock Justin Harrison pulled out his runners’ up medal at the Cargo Bar in Darling Harbour and hurled it into the harbour.Justin Harrison, refusing to wear the 2003 World Cup medal and with his replacement medal.It was an impulsive decision that Harrison came to regret, particularly when the now RUPA president had kids and wished he had that medal to give to his boys, Jack and Hugo.
We won’t spoil the whole thing but the clip will be shown in the pre-Test coverage on Stan Sport on Saturday night, and cop the tip - make sure you catch it. Like the teary Harrison, who is also surprised by his boys FaceTiming from holidays in Ireland, you may want the tissues on standby. Meanwhile, there is still water to pass under the bridge before Tolu Latu returns to the Waratahs. Latu is still at the talking phase with NSW about a contract, which will be heavily laden with behavioural clauses.England have been the talk of the town in Coogee this week, with coach Eddie Jones and his players enjoying their time in the beachside suburb where he played his rugby for Randwick.
One of the touring English journalists was also told off when he tried to duck in for a quick lunchtime dip.There have been plenty of catch-ups in the eastern suburbs this week with England’s arrival in town. So, which former Wallabies assistant coach was spotted grabbing a selfie with England halfback Danny Care after grabbing a coffee in Coogee on Tuesday?Rugby Australia announced on Thursday that Saturday’s Test has officially sold out.
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