Rugby World Cup 2007

I was impressed by Pichot. Gobby around the ref all the time but so astute and aware, with Hernandez outside him who was brilliant.

I also thought Longo the No.8 had a great tournament.

But in the end the best team won, and England performed much better that anyone could have expected or predicted.

A mention for Fiji who were a joy to watch.

Winners and losers:

• Most entertaining team: Argentina
• Most disappointing team: Ireland
• Team that unexpectedly came good: England
• Team that failed to capitalise on a fantastic win: France (again!)
• Team that failed to live up to the pre-RWC hype: shared between Australia/New Zealand
• Team with best hair: Tonga
• Team with best-performed anthem: Portugal
• Team with best names: all the -kashvilis in Georgia

Roll on 2011!