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Peter Jackson: Leigh Halfpenny bravery wins royal approval

Peter Jackson pays tribute to Leigh Halfpenny’s courage, humility and unforgettable career, from his iconic Twickenham tackle to Lions glory and Wales greatness.
Leigh Halfpenny starred for the Lions on their tour to Australia in 2013

“It’s hard to put into words what rugby means to me” – Leigh Halfpenny

Red clock time at Twickenham, Saturday February 25, 2012 and the visitors are holding on for grim life.
England are about to stretch the red barricades beyond breaking point leaving Wales to fire the one missile left at their disposal.
A slight figure in a red scrum-cap goes scudding towards the danger zone like a low-level drone and gets there just as David Strettle in full flight sees the try line gaping a stride or two away.
A second later England’s right wing doesn’t know what’s hit him.
Crumpled heap
Leigh Halfpenn...

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