The 2003 Rugby World Cup is also regarded as the fifth Rugby World Cup . The event saw numerous top players of the rugby world performing their best. The biggest event in the world of rugby was scheduled between 10 th October and 22 nd November.
The 2003 Rugby World Cup was hosted by Australia . Twenty teams played in the tournament for the title of world champion . In the final, Australia lost to England in their home ground in a close match and England became the world champion for the first time.
Approximately three hundred players in twenty teams participated in the 2003 rugby World Cup . Jonny Wilkinson of England scored 113 points during the competition and was selected the top player on the occasion. Top try scorer of the 2003 Rugby World Cup was Doug Howlett of New Zealand , who scored seven tries. There were other players, who are reckoned for their performances in the 2003 Rugby World Cup . Some of the players known for out standing performance during the competition are Frederic Michalak of France , Elton Flatley of Australia, Leon MacDonald of New Zealand, Chris Paterson of Scotland, Mat Rogers of Australia, Mike Hercus of the United States of America, Rima Wakarua of Italy, Earl Va'a of Samoa, Daniel Carter of New Zealand , Mat Rogers of Australia , Mils Muliaina of New Zealand, Christophe Dominici of France, Joe Rokocoko of New Zealand, Chris Latham of Australia, Caleb Ralph of New Zealand, Josh Lewsey of England , Pablo Bouza of Argentina, Lote Tuqiri of Australia and Will Greenwood of England. The players have become famous after their appearance in the 2003 Rugby World Cup , and their performances have made the event more memorable.
