- My Account
- Logout
- Register
- Login
Sackey pinching himself
Related Articles
18 January 2007
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."
Top stories in Sport in brief
Sport in brief in Pictures
Top stories in Sport in brief
Sport in brief in Pictures
-
No end to Tube nightmare as commuters warned of MORE chaos tonight
-
British housewife facing FIRING SQUAD over Bali drugs smuggling charge was 'neighbour from hell' -
Double dip recession is worse than feared as UK faces ‘hurricane’
-
They attacked "like a pack" raining fists on a defenceless legal secretary. Yesterday they walked free from court. No wonder their victim says she has been denied justice.
-
Mayor demands report from Transport for London into Jubilee Line nightmare that left hundreds of commuters trapped for hours underground
The O2
Check out the cool stuff happening under our tent such as the hottest gigs, comedy, sport, films, clubs, bars, restaurants and much more.
Can you imagine a career in teaching?
Be inspired to teach - let real teachers show you how rewarding the job can be.
Playing a game-changing role during the Games
Cisco is providing the solutions for London 2012's complex IT needs.
Win a Silverstone track day with Zantac 75
Feel the burn of a different kind - 20 Silverstone motoring experiences to be won
Reader Offers email A fantastic selection of
offers, giveaways and
promotions.
Chelsea close in on £62m swoop for Eden Hazard and Hulk
TV Baftas - in pictures
Eden Hazard: What makes the Chelsea and Arsenal target tick?
News pictures of the day
Drum'n'bass pioneer Goldie creates ‘rose’ portrait of the Queen
Video: South east London factory fire - 'Air raid siren' wakes Greenwich residents
The London best: Yoga classes
Man v Woman v Food: the big burger challenge