Footage of the England national team singing 'God Save the Queen' during the 2003 Rugby World Cup final has re-emerged following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
It was announced on Thursday that the Queen had died peacefully at her royal residence in Balmoral, aged 96.
Tributes from around the world have poured in and one fan decided to share the most passionate rendition of 'God Save the Queen' in sporting history.
England faced the Wallabies in the final with a musician drafted in to belt out the anthem.
In all honesty, it wasn't needed. Just check out the video below.
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The highest paid player at every Premiership club
Here is the current list of highest paid stat at every Gallagher Premiership club ahead of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season...
There are a number of changes across the division with number 10's clearly the biggest earners with only three forwards featuring on the list.
The full list can be seen below:
Bath Rugby: Sam Underhill - £475,000
Bristol Bears: Charles Piutau - £1m
The former All Black full-back or wing, who surprised many by leaving New Zealand before reaching the peak of his powers, has allegedly become British rugby’s first million pound man.
Exeter Chiefs: Stuart Hogg - £500,000
The fullback signed a new deal recently, accepting a slight pay-cut.
Gloucester Rugby: Jonny May - £320,000
Became the best paid player at Kingsholm following Danny Cipriani's sudden departure in December.
Harlequins: Marcus Smith (£450,000)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 40 caps), Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 2 caps) and Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England Rugby during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Leicester Tigers: Handre Pollard - £550,000
Handre Pollard of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
London Irish: Paddy Jackson - £500,000
The number 10 will reportedly earn more than his ex-international teammate, who'll also pocket a hefty £350,000 wage packet.
Newcastle Falcons: Matías Orlando - £350,000
Northampton Saints: Dan Biggar - £500,000
Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. But he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.
Dan Biggar of Northampton Saints kicks the penalty to take the lead during the European Champions Cup, Quarter-final match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints at Sandy Park on 20 Sept 2020. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.
Sale Sharks: George Ford - £450,000
Leicester Tigers player George Ford (c) during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
Saracens: Owen Farrell - £750,000
Farrell will remain at the club that he has called ‘home’ since the age of 14 until at least 2022, earning himself a hefty pay-rise in the process. His new deal means he will now earn in excess of £750,000 a season, bringing him in line with some of the highest paid players in the world.
Wasps: Joe Launchbury - £420,000
The England second-row became the clubs highest paid player after extending his contract earlier this season.
Worcester Warriors: Matt Kvesic
The local boy has returned to Sixways following successful stints with Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs.
