ITV Announces Rugby World Cup Line-up

23 Mar 2015 | sigadmin

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ITV has announced its broadcasting line-up for the Rugby World Cup, which will see a number of England’s 2003 squad reunited.

Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio and Jason Robinson and the coach who led them to that victory, Sir Clive Woodward, have all been confirmed as studio pundits for the tournament which starts on 18th September.

Wilkinson kicked the winning drop goal against Australia in the final 12 years ago, while Robinson scored England’s only try in the 20-17 extra-time triumph.

George Gregan, who skippered Australia that day and also played in the victorious 1999 Wallabies side, is also part of ITV’s line-up.

Former Wales and Ireland captains Gareth Thomas and Brian O’Driscoll will also be involved in the coverage, led by presenter John Inverdale, who has presented the BBC’s RBS 6 Nations coverage since 2006.

Former British and Irish Lions and Scotland coach Sir Ian McGeechan, victorious 1995 South Africa captain Francois Pienaar, New Zealand’s Sean Fitzpatrick, Australia’s Michael Lynagh and David Flatman complete the list of pundits.

ITV director of sport, Niall Sloane, said: “A Rugby World Cup hosted by England is a once in a generation event and it’s our privilege as the exclusive television broadcaster to bring viewers the full impact of all the action and emotion throughout what we hope will be an unforgettable tournament.

“We believe we’ve assembled a world-class line up of rugby talent who, through their own expertise, experience and sheer passion for the game can help deliver the best possible coverage for those watching at home.”