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The most memorable Rugby World Cup moment of all time is Jonny Wilkinson\u2019s drop goal winner in the last seconds of the final in 2003, according to a poll.<\/p>\n
Jonah Lomu steamrolling England with four tries in 1995 came second in the vote by 1,500 fans, followed by England\u2019s reaction to the All Black\u2019s haka in 2019.<\/p>\n
Japan shocking the world by beating South Africa in 2015, and Nelson Mandela handing Francois Pienaar the Webb Ellis cup back in 1995 rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n
The research found 81 percent plan on tuning in to this year\u2019s World Cup \u2013 with just 15 percent predicting England to come out on top.<\/p>\n
The research was commissioned by\u00a0Lottoland.co.uk\u00a0ahead of the start of the Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n
Its spokesperson said: \u201cThe Rugby World Cup has had its share of memorable moments down the years.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur research shows just how far back its history now goes, with many of the top moments harking back to the early 90s, not long after the tournament was created.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it\u2019s no surprise – and totally deserved – that Jonny\u2019s iconic drop goal is what\u2019s come out on top.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019d bet that even to this day, he doesn\u2019t have to buy a pint for himself in any rugby club across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
New Zealand were deemed the side most likely to win this year\u2019s tournament, with 27 percent of the vote.<\/p>\n
South Africa were only fourth-favourite, coming behind England and France, with Ireland deemed fifth most likely to triumph.<\/p>\n
However, 73 percent believe France being the host nation will give them an advantage over the other sides.<\/p>\n
The hosts\u2019 fightback against New Zealand in 1999 also appeared in the top 20 list of iconic World Cup moments.<\/p>\n
Nearly a tenth (nine percent) cast their minds back to the moment Western Samoa shocked Wales in 1991.<\/p>\n
And 84 percent are hopeful of seeing some more iconic moments this time around, according to the OnePoll.com data.<\/p>\n
The study also found most rugby fans are far more passionate about international games than club matches (50 percent compared to 11 percent).<\/p>\n
However, exactly six in 10 confess to being something of a \u2018fair-weather\u2019 rugby fan – only paying attention during big tournaments.<\/p>\n
Lottoland\u2019s spokesperson added: \u201cThe great thing about a big tentpole tournament like the World Cup or Six Nations is that everyone can get behind it.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven people who don\u2019t normally watch the sport can get involved via our Sportsbook or go to the pub and soak in the excitement with a crowd.<\/p>\n
\u201cRugby is famous for its welcoming atmosphere, and if one young person watches this World Cup and is hooked for life – that can only be a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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