And Jersey’s own World Champion England scrum-half, Kyran Bracken , was on hand when the Webb Ellis Trophy was unveiled to an expectant audience.’It’s a special day to have the trophy in Jersey.
A lot of Jersey people supported the team and it’s great to see so many here to welcome it today.
I am looking forward to the rest of the day and meeting so many Islanders who back England,’ he said.The Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, warmly welcomed Mr Bracken.
The England rugby star then spent time having his photograph taken by members of the public while showing his winner’s medal.The Saracens player was among the England International Rugby Union squad that captured the Webb Ellis Trophy for a Northern Hemisphere team for the first time in history in a dramatic win over Australia last November.Although he did not play in the final, Kyran played a key part in a crucial win over South Africa in the qualifying matches and also made a cameo appearance as a substitute in the semi-final victory over France.
