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 Sunday, 24 November, 2002, 14:50 GMT
England's rise to the top

June 2000 - South Africa 22-27 England

Jonny Wilkinson lines up another successful penalty against South Africa
England hit back after losing the first Test to dominate South Africa, with Jonny Wilkinson kicking all 27 points

Nov 2000 - England 22-19 Australia

Dan Luger touches down in the corner to give England an amazing win over Australia
England win the Cook Cup for the first time thanks to Dan Luger's last-gasp try deep into injury time

Oct 2001 - Ireland 20-14 England

England's dejected players leave the pitch after suffering Six Nations defeat to Ireland
England's Grand Slam bid is shattered at Lansdowne Road, after a poor performance against Ireland

Nov 2001 - England 21-15 Australia

England players celebrate the win over world champions Australia
The Dublin nightmare is forgotten after a dominant win over world and Tri-Nations champions Australia

March 2002 - France 20-15 England

Gerald Merceron of France beats Austin Healey on the way to scoring a try for France
Yet again the Grand Slam goes begging with defeat to an impressive French team at the Stade de France

Nov 2002 - England 31-28 New Zealand

Ben Cohen breaks through the All Black defence to score England's third try
In an epic match at Twickenham England beat New Zealand with Ben Cohen scoring a memorable try

Nov 2002 - England 53-3 South Africa

England's players celebrate the win over South Africa
England's players celebrate their rise to top of the world rankings after a record demolition of South Africa
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