Benham first day Cover issued 19.12.2003 ‘England Rugby World Champions’ FDC label with 4 stamps, 2 X 1st and 2 X 68p. Each of the stamps has the score on- Australia 17 -England 20. This was the 5th Rugby World Cup and England won. Along with a try to Jason Robinson, Jonny Wilkinson kicked four penalties, then a drop goal in extra time to win. We beat Australia.

The Stamps are:-

1st Flags

1st Team Circle

1st World Cup

1st Rear Of Team

Postmarked:- England Rugby, Rugby, 19 December 2003. Pictorial centre of Australia inside a rugby ball.

Silk picture on the cover of Jonny Wilkinson, Will Greenwood and Jason Greewood celebrating their momentous victory at the final whistle.

Benham guarantee and certification on reverse of the cover.

Limited edition of 2500 covers, few Signed.

This is Cover 989.

This cover has the genuine hand signed signature of Jim Rosenthal (born 1947). He is an English sports presenter and commentator. In a long broadcasting career, he has presented coverage of many sports including football, rugby, automotive racing, boxing and athletics. He has covered 8 FIFA World Cup’s, three Rugby World Cup’s, 2 Olympic Games and 150 Formula One races.

Information sheet about him enclosed.

Information card about England Rugby, 2003 enclosed.