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Rugby World Cup | Third Place Playoff
Nov 2, 2019 at 9am UK
 
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In Pictures: A look back at England's 2003 World Cup triumph

A Jonny Wilkinson drop goal secured a 20-17 extra-time victory over Australia in 2003.

England take on South Africa in the World Cup final on Saturday morning.

The Red Roses last won the showpiece in 2003 when a Jonny Wilkinson drop goal secured a 20-17 victory over Australia in extra-time.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the best images from that battle.

Lawrence Dallaglio looks for a way through the Australia defence
Lawrence Dallaglio looks for a way through the Australia defence (David Davies/PA)
Jason Robinson's try just before half-time gives England a 14-5 lead
Jason Robinson's try just before half-time gives England a 14-5 lead (David Davies/PA)
Wilkinson struggles to break through
Wilkinson struggles to break through (David Davies/PA)
Matt Dawson tries the offload
Matt Dawson tries the offload (David Davies/PA)
Australia fight back to take the game into extra time
Australia fight back to take the game into extra time (David Davies/PA)
With the score at 17-17, Wilkinson wins the game with his famous drop goal
With the score at 17-17, Wilkinson attempts a drop goal (David Davies/PA)
He connects cleanly...
He connects cleanly... (David Davies/PA)
And watches as it sails through the posts
And watches as it sails through the posts (David Davies/PA)
Ben Kay celebrates at the final whistle
Ben Kay celebrates at the final whistle (David Davies/PA)
England captain Martin Johnson lifts the Webb Ellis Cup
England captain Martin Johnson lifts the Webb Ellis Cup (David Davies/PA)
England revel in their triumph
England revel in their triumph (David Davies/PA)
Wilkinson cannot believe it as he collects his medal
Wilkinson cannot believe it as he collects his medal (David Davies/PA)
Head coach Clive Woodward masterminded England's triumph
Head coach Clive Woodward masterminded England's victory (David Davies/PA)
Wilkinson salutes the crowd
Wilkinson salutes the crowd after becoming a national hero (David Davies/PA)
England's bus is mobbed by fans at Heathrow Airport
England's bus is mobbed by fans at Heathrow Airport (Tim Ockenden/PA)
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