What makes a great try?

Wednesday 23 December 2009
Published By: Ben Welch
International Rugby > Australia

As the end-of-year and end-of-decade countdowns continue, Wallaby fans are deciding what has been Australia's greatest try of the last ten years.

Green and Gold Rugby has started its list of the top five, but it raises an interesting question about what truly constitutes a fine rugby score.

The key debate seems to be between fans of the well-executed set piece and those who prefer to see a moment of individual flair, with Noddy asking: "Does a try against the All Blacks in a final count for more than one against a touring nation's third XV?"

Beginning the countdown is Lote Tuqiri's try against England in the 2003 World Cup final, which involved a perfectly placed cross-field kick to the corner and a leaping catch by the winger, who was able to fall over the line.

The list is also going to include moments that may not have been as stunning as others, but won matches - and of course that game is in fact a painful memory for Wallaby fans thanks to Jonny Wilkinson's right boot.