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0:00:43 > 0:00:46- Was this the best rugby competition - of all time?
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- The drama, the excitement - and the glory.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- Unforgettable moments for many, - right from the very start.
0:00:57 > 0:01:02- We cannot subtitle match commentary - due to broadcast rights.
0:01:55 > 0:02:00- There were new uses of technology - which were controversial to the end.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- And of course, many unexpected - incidents on the field of play.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- But the biggest shock of all was - predicted by the wizard of Amman.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45- Wales last played a Rugby World Cup - match in Cardiff eight years ago.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- Their opponents were Japan and they - scored over 70 points on that day.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- The hope this time - was another big win...
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- ..in their first game - in Pool A against Uruguay.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- Uruguay were Wales' opponents.
0:03:01 > 0:03:02- A chance for one young man...
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- ..who had never played in - an international tournament...
0:03:06 > 0:03:07- ..to show off his skills.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- The first World Cup game...
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- ..and you're picked in the centre - against Uruguay in the stadium.
0:03:14 > 0:03:15- How did that feel?
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- I thought they would go - with Jamie and Scott.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- When they told me I was starting, - I was very happy.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- A chance to play - at the Rugby World Cup.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- It was great to be picked and then - I prepared myself for the game.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- It was probably the biggest game - I've played.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- Take a look at that, what - memories does it conjure up?
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- I always do the Stay Strong For Ows - sign when I score now.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- A hat-trick in Wales' opening match - at the Rugby World Cup.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- Isn't that something you dream of - when you're a child?
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- It was the best half of rugby...
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- ..that I've ever played.
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- What was your reaction?
0:04:58 > 0:04:59- What was your reaction?- - I look like I'm crying.
0:04:59 > 0:05:00- I look like I'm crying.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- It looked like you were crying?
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- It looked like you were crying?- - I felt like crying.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- I knew that the record for - a World Cup match was four tries.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- I was just one off the record.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16- Maybe I was a bit over-confident - coming out for the second half.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- I was injured - early in the second half.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- Did you know that the injury - was a serious one?
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- I knew my World Cup was over.
0:05:27 > 0:05:28- You knew that?
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- You knew that?- - The very second it happened.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- What was your emotion at the time?
0:05:34 > 0:05:35- It's not nice.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- It's not nice...
0:05:37 > 0:05:42- ..but sometimes it's better to know - straight away that it's over.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Rather than having a scan - and some rehab...
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- ..before it's confirmed - a few days later.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- Neither scenario is nice, - but at least this time...
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- ..I could prepare myself mentally - for what was to come.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- It was great to be named - Man of the Match...
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- ..in possibly my only ever game - at a World Cup.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- I scored three tries - and was Man of the Match.
0:06:38 > 0:06:39- Not a bad one to go out on.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- That victory was expected - but the next test was huge.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- The English here at HQ.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- This time, a young scrum half...
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- ..who'd never started a test - match before the World Cup...
0:06:58 > 0:06:59- ..was ready to shine.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- The Scarlets' scrum half - was about to join the immortals.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- There because of injury - and heartbreak for Rhys Webb...
0:07:18 > 0:07:19- ..during the build-up.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- Wales against England...
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- ..possibly the biggest ever game - in World Cup history...
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- ..not just in the 2015 tournament.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- There you were starting your second - game for Wales on that stage.
0:07:33 > 0:07:34- How did it feel?
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- I remember coming off the bus - in Twickenham.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- We had about two or three hundred - yards to walk into the stadium.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- There were thousands of people - and I remember that moment.
0:07:47 > 0:07:47- Were there Welsh people there?
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- Were there Welsh people there?- - Yes, a lot of Welsh.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- More Welsh than English!
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- What do you have to say - as you look at that?
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- It was quite a moment.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- Lloyd came on for Liam.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- I remember thinking, - and I was blowing...
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- ..that because Lloyd was on, - I couldn't go off!
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- To be fair to Lloyd, - he did a great job out on the wing.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- Talk us through that moment. - Was there time to think?
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- I didn't have time to think really.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- I can remember the ball spinning - and it wasn't bouncing kindly.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- I knew it was going to be tough - to pick it up.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- Will that moment stay with you - for the rest of your life?
0:09:48 > 0:09:56- Yes, I'm sure it's one of the - best moments of my career so far.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- Hopefully, - I can experience a few more.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- There were still ten minutes to go - and we had to win the game.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- Dan Biggar had a penalty.
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- What goes through your mind? - You're in this picture as well.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- I like to stand behind the kickers.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- You hope to see the ball - flying through the posts.
0:10:26 > 0:10:32- Once we got the chance, - I knew Dan would be confident.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- I was crossing my fingers.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- To be fair to him, - it was quite a kick.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- We managed to win from there.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- There were a couple of seconds left - and I was watching the referee.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- Dan was standing behind me.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- The ref was shouting "Use it" but I - knew there were a couple of seconds.
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- I threw the pass and as it got - to him, the clock turned red.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- It was quite a moment.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- I'll never forget it.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- While you were celebrating - that victory and that try...
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- ..another player who is now - also a Scarlet, DTH van der Merwe...
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- ..was celebrating scoring one of the - tries of the tournament for Canada.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- Do you get a blow by blow - account of his try...
0:12:21 > 0:12:22- ..every day in training?
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- We actually get - quite a lot of stick.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- If the boys see us sitting - together in the canteen...
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- ..they ask if it's the World Cup - try-scorers only table.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- We're the try-scoring clique.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- Who scored the better try?
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- He says it's his try and I disagree.
0:12:44 > 0:12:50- We haven't agreed - on a definitive answer yet.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- Wales had very little time - to relax and enjoy that victory.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- They had to face the Fijians - just five days after the game.
0:12:59 > 0:13:05- After losing to the islanders in - 2007 it was never going to be easy.
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0:13:35 > 0:13:38- England had won - and claimed a bonus point...
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- ..against Fiji in the opening game.
0:13:40 > 0:13:45- Some felt Wales needed to match that - but winning was a necessity.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- That would put massive pressure - on the English.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- There were only two hookers - in Warren Gatland's squad.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- Ken Owens was earmarked as - an impact player from the bench.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- What's it like to face up - to the war dance?
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- The Fijians are so passionate.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- They'd been to Wales many times - and lost by a few points.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- They'd been to Wales - the previous autumn.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- They were confident...
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- ..and aware of the result - eight years earlier in France.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- I was at that game.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Here they are doing - the Cibi, the war dance.- - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cibi
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- It's full of passion - and we knew it would be tough.
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0:15:26 > 0:15:29- We started really well in that game.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- Somewhere in the second half, Goneva - scored a length of the field try.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- They excel at that kind of thing.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- Was there a point in that game...
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- ..where you thought - things were going against you?
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- I don't think so. We knew we had - plenty of talent to draw on.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- There weren't that many - changes from the England game...
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- ..and the bench - was pretty fresh too.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- We expected the bench - to make a difference.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- A lot of people thought - we should have got a bonus point.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- And that we should have won easily.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- Fiji are very talented.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- It's very difficult playing...
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- ..a full test on a Saturday night - and then another within four days.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- Especially against - the likes of Fiji.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- The players deserve praise.
0:16:51 > 0:16:56- Sam said after the game that it was - the toughest test he's ever played.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02- You came off the bench. Why do you - looked so tired in this shot?
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- Relief that the game was over - and we'd won.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- We knew we were very nearly through.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- We'd done our job and it was all - about Australia versus England now.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- It was incredible and I enjoyed - every second of Australia's win.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- Foley, the Aussie fly half...
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- ..turned in a masterful performance - to ensure England's elimination.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- Everyone's put so much effort in. - The sport's been fantastic.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- I'm sorry we let everyone down.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- Robshaw and his team - disappeared down this tunnel.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- The nation's hopes - followed them into the darkness.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- The question that remained - was who would win the pool.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- How important was winning the pool?
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- The coaches argued - it was an important...
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- ..but not completely - decisive fixture.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- The main target of reaching - the quarter-finals was done.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- We were quite clever in the way - we went about it with the press.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- The last thing we wanted to do - was say we want to finish top...
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- ..and play Scotland - in the quarter-finals.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- That would be - disrespectful to Scotland...
0:18:37 > 0:18:39- ..and had it worked out like that...
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- ..we'd have gifted their coaches - the perfect team talk for the game.
0:18:44 > 0:18:49- Had we heard that about us, it - would have been equally motivating.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- Behind closed doors, - we did talk about finishing top...
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- ..and the statement - it would have sent to the world.
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- Coming top in a pool featuring - Fiji, England and Australia.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- We were held up four times.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- You're in the background. - What do you remember?
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- From my angle, - it looks as if Toby's got it down.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- It was relief and excitement.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- When you go to the TMO - anything can happen.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- That would have been a big moment...
0:20:20 > 0:20:24- ..as would the one - where George was being held up.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- Liam was held up and George twice.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- Looking back, - that was the tough one.
0:20:31 > 0:20:36- The day after that was probably - the toughest match review we had.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- There was plenty of honesty - in the group...
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- ..that there were chances not taken.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- That's the moment when Australia - went down to thirteen.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- Did you think, this is ours?
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- You have to look at the facts. - Thirteen men, held up four times.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- It is tough to take.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- That would have kept our momentum - and confidence going.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- We qualified - out of one heck of a tough pool.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- Against England, at home. - One of the favourites.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- We'd made it to a quarter-final - against South Africa.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- At that stage, we needed - to find positives to build on.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- We dismissed the negatives - and looked for positives.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- We patted ourselves down - and went again.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- The red-shirted Welsh celebrated. - As did some other Welshmen.
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- Phil Davies led Namibia to - their first ever World Cup point.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- Lynn Howells led Romania to - their first ever World Cup victory.
0:22:39 > 0:22:40- They beat Canada.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- The pool stages had stirred up - excitement across the world.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- There was more excitement to come.
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0:23:15 > 0:23:18- Twickenham was by now - a second home for Wales.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- Previous world champions - South Africa were next.
0:23:34 > 0:23:39- Looking back, it was one of the most - physical games I've ever played.
0:23:39 > 0:23:44- Seeing the boys putting their bodies - on the line and giving their all.
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0:24:23 > 0:24:25- Were we chasing the game, - were we in charge...
0:24:25 > 0:24:28- ..or had the tide turned - after Australia?
0:24:29 > 0:24:30- During the second half...
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- ..there were 15-20 minutes - when they gave it their all.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36- They had most of the ball.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39- We were throwing everything - into the game.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- The way the guys defended - was something special.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24- What emotions does that - bring back to you?
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- We were right in the game - at the end.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31- We knew we could stop them - from scoring.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33- To defend like that - for 76 minutes...
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- ..and then - let them score a try like that.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39- It was so disappointing.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- The feeling at the end of - the match...
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- ..is hard to describe.
0:26:04 > 0:26:06- Does this photo describe it?
0:26:06 > 0:26:08- It looks as if I'm crying.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- Are you crying - or is it sweat from your forehead?
0:26:13 > 0:26:18- It was so hard looking around at - the lads. I couldn't believe it.
0:26:19 > 0:26:23- One moment we were in the game and - five minutes later it was all over.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- I'm sure it will live with me - for the rest of my life.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- We had worked so hard as a squad - - both coaches and players.
0:26:32 > 0:26:37- To have one shot at winning the cup - and suddenly it's all over.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40- It was strange - going back to the hotel.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43- We got up next morning - and off we went.
0:26:43 > 0:26:45- Back to your clubs and goodbye?
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- Back to your clubs and goodbye?- - Goodbye - it was all over.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- In Cardiff, another team - from the Southern Hemisphere...
0:26:51 > 0:26:54- ..put their unique stamp - on the contest...
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- ..with one of the greatest - performances in the Cup's history.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33- Time for Argentina v Ireland. - This should be close.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- The Pumas bounded into the lead.
0:27:55 > 0:27:59- With six minutes remaining, - Scotland led by two points.
0:27:59 > 0:28:02- To everyone's surprise, - Australia were on their way home.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- But it wasn't over.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21- This is where Scotland's hopes - were destroyed.
0:28:22 > 0:28:24- After a questionable decision...
0:28:24 > 0:28:29- ..referee Craig Joubert made a swift - exit, perhaps fearing fisticuffs.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48- No team from the top half of the - planet had reached the semi-finals.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51- Disappointment was written - across Welsh faces...
0:28:51 > 0:28:54- ..but along the way, - there were happy memories.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- In this photo, you're smiling.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02- How does this moment rate amongst - all the great times you've had?
0:29:04 > 0:29:09- I'm pleased that someone managed - to take a photograph of me smiling.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11- Don't you smile in photographs?
0:29:11 > 0:29:15- Some people say that I never smile.
0:29:15 > 0:29:17- This will prove them wrong.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20- Some in this photo - are smiling more than you.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24- Warren's reaction - after the win against England...
0:29:24 > 0:29:26- ..jumping, arms in the air...
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- ..showed how all the coaches felt.
0:29:29 > 0:29:32- Going back to the changing rooms - after the game...
0:29:32 > 0:29:36- ..with Ken leading the choir.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41- One of the security guards - was on duty at the door.
0:29:42 > 0:29:46- He opened the door - and left it wide open.
0:29:46 > 0:29:50- The sound of the singing - filled the corridors.
0:29:50 > 0:29:52- The English could hear you singing?
0:29:52 > 0:29:53- The English could hear you singing?- - Yes.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- Unfortunately, Stuart Lancaster - chose that exact moment...
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- ..to walk into their changing rooms.
0:30:01 > 0:30:03- On to the final four.
0:30:03 > 0:30:07- Teams from the Northern Hemisphere - were conspicuous by their absence.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09- The Springboks faced the All Blacks.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- The Pumas' prize for beating Ireland - was a crack at the Wallabies.
0:30:15 > 0:30:20- But the golden shirts - were dancing and shining at the end.
0:30:26 > 0:30:28- In the heavyweight battle...
0:30:29 > 0:30:32- ..could Habana beat - Jonah Lomu's try record...
0:30:32 > 0:30:35- ..and spur his team on - to reach the final?
0:30:36 > 0:30:39- Who would win the game of words - being played by the coaches?
0:30:39 > 0:30:42- This is probably the best team - to play the game.
0:30:42 > 0:30:44- They got better - after the last World Cup...
0:30:45 > 0:30:47- ..which hasn't happened - in world rugby.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50- He's a cunning wee devil is Heyneke.- - http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/116179
0:30:50 > 0:30:52- He's been praising us all week.
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- At the same time I know, - as I said at the beginning...
0:30:56 > 0:30:59- ..they are getting ready - to rip our heads off.
0:31:56 > 0:32:00- By the third place play-off, - the Pumas had lost heart.
0:32:00 > 0:32:04- The Boks took - a consolation bronze medal.
0:32:04 > 0:32:09- That was better than the hara-kiri - they faced after losing to Japan.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12- It was an international goodbye - to Burger...- - http://sarugby.net/component/players/25067?view=player
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- ..and Habana who didn't break - the big man's record.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20- This was the stage for the - tournament's best two teams.
0:32:21 > 0:32:25- Both countries were hoping to - lift the cup for the third time...
0:32:25 > 0:32:29- ..and some of the greats of the game - would bid farewell to the World Cup.
0:32:38 > 0:32:41- There was one lone Welshman - amongst them.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- What can you say about this man? - Something nice!
0:32:45 > 0:32:47- I don't want to say too much.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50- He lives just down the road.
0:32:50 > 0:32:54- The only positive thing about Wales - not reaching the final...
0:32:54 > 0:32:57- ..is that Nigel can referee - the match. Nobody's better.
0:32:57 > 0:33:03- Steve Hansen said it was possibly - the greatest World Cup final.
0:33:03 > 0:33:06- The attitude of the two teams...
0:33:06 > 0:33:11- ..towards the type of rugby that - was being played in the final...
0:33:11 > 0:33:13- ..was a very positive one.
0:33:13 > 0:33:15- Both teams went for it.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- It's such a huge moment - of my life and career...
0:34:52 > 0:34:57- ..to finish on such a high and - to be part of such a special team...
0:34:58 > 0:35:02- ..to create history and do it - on the world stage here tonight.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- I'm so proud of the team.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08- It feels so special to be a part - of such an amazing group of guys.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11- World champions 2015 - - how does that sound?
0:35:11 > 0:35:13- Pretty good.
0:35:13 > 0:35:17- From 2011 we set out on a goal to - be here at the 2015 World Cup final.
0:35:17 > 0:35:19- We gave ourselves a chance.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22- I'm proud of the way - everyone did their bit tonight.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36- Was this - the best rugby competition ever?
0:35:36 > 0:35:39- For some there were - priceless moments...
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- ..that will remain - in the memory for ever.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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