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.
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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.
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.