Join us for the official launch of

The book is the ultimate guide on the Rugby World Cup tournament's history brought alive with dazzling infographics. Author Hankie Vogel will be joined by legendary referee Andre Watson and the inimitable Hugh Bladen for an entertaining discussion on the book.

  • 4 March 2021
  • Webinar
  • 11:00 CAT
  • Panel discussions will be hosted by Oxigen Communications’ LJ Swart.
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Special Guests

Hugh Bladen

Hugh Bladen

Commentator

Hugh Bladen's commentary serves as the backdrop to some of South Africa's greatest rugby feats. The doyen of South Africa's rugby commentators was behind the microphone for the Springboks' 2007 World Cup triumph in Paris. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Blades has commentated on 160 Springbok Tests.

Hankie Vogel

Hankie Vogel

Author

Hankie Vogel is the founder of Global Business Equilibrium and The Complete Sportster, and author of Rugby – The Tournament, which uses infographic techniques to enable information-sharing on sports, business strategies and history.

André Watson

André Watson

Referee

André Watson is one of the most decorated referees in world rugby. He distinguished himself as the only referee to have officiated in two Rugby World Cup finals. He took charge of the 1999 Cardiff final between Australia and France and the Sydney final four years later between England and Australia. During his career, he refereed five Super Rugby and seven Currie Cup finals.

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