Sackey pinching himself

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Not only will the Wasps wing be part of England's bid to make rugby history by retaining the Webb Ellis Trophy, he also finds himself marking Springboks try machine Bryan Habana.

"I am overwhelmed by the whole experience. I can't wait to get on the field and get that game over - and stop the nerves," said Sackey. "To play for England on the biggest stage is a dream come true."

England head coach Brian Ashton has made one enforced change from the semi-final victory over France last weekend, calling up Sale wing Mark Cueto for hamstring injury victim Josh Lewsey.

The final will be Cueto's fourth start of the tournament, but his first since the pool victory over Tonga almost three weeks ago. He began the World Cup as England's full-back against the United States.

Centre Mike Catt, 36 last month, will become the oldest player to feature in a World Cup final. Four years ago in Sydney, he was left out of the final and replaced by Mike Tindall.

Catt's midfield partner Mathew Tait, meanwhile, is the youngest England player to line up in a final, aged 21.

England head coach Brian Ashton said: "As with every week, we discuss every position, and it was a pretty close call.

"It was the fact Mark has played a lot of international rugby in the back three, and we expect a fair old aerial bombardment on Saturday."