As part of its centenary celebrations for Twickenham Stadium the Rugby Football Union has launched its search for the 'Player of the Century.' Read on to find out more and how to submit your vote!
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Cast your vote for the Player of the Century
As part of its centenary celebrations for Twickenham Stadium the Rugby Football Union has launched its search for the 'Player of the Century.'
The public vote starts now and fans can choose their favourite player covering the last 100 years of matches at Twickenham by going to the website of the widely respected 'World Rugby Museum' located in the East Stand of the stadium.
It's easy to enter and by going to www.rfu.com/museum supporters can have their say as the RFU celebrates Twickenham Stadium's centenary with a series of events, including the chance to choose their favourite star from the Museum's 'Wall of Fame', which contains 100 of Twickenham's finest players.
To qualify for the vote and the 'Wall of Fame' a player must have achieved the following criteria:
- Appeared at Twickenham in a full international match
- Retired from the international game.
- Achieved 'greatness' in their international career
- Played a part in a memorable match at Twickenham Stadium.
The winner will be announced at a Centenary Grand Gala Dinner on November 2, 2009 and entries must be submitted by Friday, October 30.
The World Rugby Museum itself is marking the centenary with an exhibition, which opens on October 2, looking back over the century, highlighting great games and players and the changing appearance of Twickenham stadium, whose capacity was increased to 82,000 with the completion of the South Stand seating bowl in November 2006.
MJ has an advantage as he was our WC winning skipper, but was he the best player? Let's face it, great as MJ was, a few of that side could have led us to victory.
The holy trinity of our back row should be in with a shout. Wilko, who was great at what he did when that was the main thing in international rugby. Leonard - what a warrior.
Not really sure who to go for, but as Whingey said, MJ will probably win it.
Colin Meads?
Brian Lochore?
Wilson Whinneray?
John Eales?
Frik du Preez?
Serge Blanco?
Michael Jones?
Rob Louw?
Danie Gerber?
Philippe Sella?
Mark Ella?
Richard Hill (TWO percent??)
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