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Every match from the Rugby World Cup will again be shown on ITV.<\/p>\n
The terrestrial channel are the television rights holders for every game in the United Kingdom, continuing an agreement with rugby\u2019s showpiece men\u2019s tournament that stretches back to the second edition in 1991.<\/p>\n
The broadcaster has unveiled a roster full of former World Cup winners to provide commentary and expert analysis on the tournament.<\/p>\n
The World Cup will be hosted in nine French cities from 8 September until 28 October.<\/p>\n
Here is your guide to the presenters, pundits and commentators you will hear during the tournament.<\/p>\n
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Jonny Wilkinson<\/strong><\/p>\n Wilkinson\u2019s World Cup-winning drop goal in 2003 remains the signature moment in English men\u2019s rugby history. An occasional coaching consultant to the national team, the former fly half won 97 caps and finished his club career forging a dynasty on the French south coast with Toulon.<\/p>\n Maggie Alphonsi<\/strong><\/p>\n Ex-flanker Alphonsi was a key cog in England\u2019s 2014 World Cup win under Gary Street, and has become a familiar face on ITV and Sky since retirement, as well as working as a regular columnist for The Telegraph. <\/em>She was the first female winner of Rugby Union Writers\u2019 Club\u2019s prestigious Pat Marshall Memorial Award.<\/p>\n Sam Warburton<\/strong><\/p>\n Warburton led Wales to a World Cup semi final in 2011 having been installed as a young skipper by Warren Gatland. Possessor of a sharp rugby mind, Warbuton was forced into an early retirement after a number of injury issues but has become a popular analyst on TV, radio and in print for The Times.<\/em><\/p>\n Jamie Roberts<\/strong><\/p>\n Hulking former Wales centre Roberts\u2019s career took in stops in England, France, South Africa and Australia, and the 36-year-old is well qualified off the pitch, too, earning a degree in medicine at Cardiff University and completing a Master\u2019s in medical science at Cambridge.<\/p>\n Brian O\u2019Driscoll<\/strong><\/p>\n Regarded as one of the greatest centres in history and perhaps Irish rugby\u2019s most talented individual player, O\u2019Driscoll is a skillful pundit, too. The three-time Six Nations player of the championship won 133 caps for his country and appeared on four British and Irish Lions tours.<\/p>\n Greig Laidlaw<\/strong><\/p>\n Scrum half Laidlaw was a regular Scotland captain during his time at international level. He announced his retirement in April after several seasons in Japanese rugby having previously represented Edinburgh, Gloucester and Clermont Auvergne.<\/p>\n Philippa Tuttiett<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuttiett represented Wales in both the 15-a-side game and in rugby sevens, and has quickly become a prominent voice in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s rugby. The former builder has also run a construction company since retiring after the 2018 Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n Bryan Habana<\/strong><\/p>\n The joint-leading try scorer in World Cup history, wing Habana starred in the Springboks\u2019 triumph in 2007. His eight tries during that tournament saw him named world player of the year and has helped to start a successful financial wellness platform since ending his playing career.<\/p>\n Sir Clive Woodward<\/strong><\/p>\n Woodward guided England to their 2003 win and has since become one of the sport\u2019s most outspoken pundits, both on TV and in his column for the Daily Mail<\/em>.<\/p>\n Rory Best<\/strong><\/p>\n The Ulsterman, who captained Ireland at the World Cup in 2019, offers a measured take on proceedings and the expertise that comes with 102 test starts at hooker.<\/p>\n John Barclay<\/strong><\/p>\n Ex-Scotland skipper Barclay is another recently retired back row who has made quick strides to become an accomplished pundit. Alongside his efforts internationally, Barclay was also part of the Pro12 winning Scarlets side in 2017.<\/p>\n Sergio Parisse<\/strong><\/p>\n Italy\u2019s greatest ever player makes his ITV debut having confirmed his retirement after missing out on Kieran Crowley\u2019s squad for this tournament. Parisse had not featured for the Azzurri since the last World Cup but has been in excellent form for Toulon in the French Top 14.<\/p>\n Gareth Thomas<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicknamed \u201cAlfie\u201d, Thomas won 100 caps in the Welsh backline before retiring in 2011, and returns for a fourth tournament with the ITV team. Thomas, who came out as gay in 2009, was awarded a CBE for services to sport and health in 2020.<\/p>\n George Gregan <\/strong><\/p>\n Australia\u2019s most capped international, former scrum half Gregan was part of the winning Wallabies side in 1999, before leading his nation to a home final in 2003 under Eddie Jones. <\/p>\n Sir Ian McGeechan<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most respected coaches in the sport, McGeechan was British & Irish Lions head coach on four tours spanning a 20-year period. Capped 32 times for Scotland as a player, he was knighted in 2010 for services to rugby and continues to offer insight in a column for the Daily Telegraph.<\/em><\/p>\n Lawrence Dallaglio<\/strong><\/p>\n Number eight Dallaglio was a key leader in the World Cup winning England side and is now a regular on ITV and TNT Sports. He recently helped write The Boys of Winter<\/em>, a retrospective on England\u2019s 2003 triumph, with journalist Owen Slot.<\/p>\n Sean Fitzpatrick<\/strong><\/p>\n Fitzpatrick was a talismanic figure for more than a decade in an All Blacks shirt, starting at hooker as New Zealand secured the first World Cup crown in 1987. A regular face on Sky\u2019s southern hemisphere coverage, Fitzpatrick remains an expert on the game and is chairman at Laureus World Sports Academy.<\/p>\n JP Doyle<\/strong><\/p>\n Former international referee Doyle has been added to ITV\u2019s roster to provide expert input on decisions made by officials during the tournament, and explain the rule changes put in place ahead of the World Cup.<\/p>\n Ben Kay<\/strong><\/p>\n 2003 World Cup winner Kay has forged a reputation as one of commentary\u2019s sharpest, calmest communicators on commentary since retirement. A regular feature of club rugby coverage on BT Sport (now TNT Sports), Kay was the second voice on the final four years ago and is a strong contender to take that role again, regardless of England\u2019s involvement. <\/p>\n Ugo Monye<\/strong><\/p>\n The busy Monye will combine his work for ITV with his regular duties as a co-host of the BBC\u2019s Rugby Union Daily podcast, and work for governing body World Rugby. The former England international has forged a successful, varied post-playing career, including a stint as a captain on Question of Sport <\/em>and an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing<\/em>.<\/p>\n Shane Williams <\/strong><\/p>\n Since hanging up his international boots as Wales\u2019 record try scorer in 2011, hot stepper Williams has been a regular fixture on television. The 46-year-old remains a fitness fanatic and recently entered a sixth Ironman triathlon.<\/p>\n Scott Hastings<\/strong><\/p>\n Hastings won 65 Scotland caps at centre, often in the same backline as brother Gavin. Twice a Lions tourist, Hastings is also occasionally employed as a lead commentary voice.<\/p>\n Tom Shanklin<\/strong><\/p>\n A 70-cap Welsh international, the quick witted Shanklin has forged something of a double act with David Flatman, co-hosting the \u201cFlats and Shanks\u201d podcast, and is a regular pundit on Viaplay\u2019s coverage of the URC<\/p>\n Gordon D\u2019Arcy<\/strong><\/p>\n O\u2019Driscoll\u2019s long-time centre partner, D\u2019Arcy announced his retirement in 2015 having won three Champions Cups and 82 Ireland caps. He is a contributor to The Irish Times<\/em>.<\/p>\n Danielle \u2018Nolli\u2019 Waterman<\/strong><\/p>\n A try scorer in England\u2019s 2014 World Cup final victory over Canada, Waterman is another former fleet of foot back in ITV\u2019s commentary roster. An Olympian in rugby sevens, the ex-full back is an ambassador for Laureus, Guinness and HSBC.<\/p>\n Mark Pougatch<\/strong><\/p>\n ITV\u2019s chief sports presenter, Pougatch anchors broadcasts of England\u2019s biggest games in men\u2019s football and rugby. The 55-year-old formerly presented flagship BBC Five Live show Sports Report.<\/em><\/p>\n Jill Douglas<\/strong><\/p>\n Scottish presenter Douglas works across a variety of sports but remains best known for her work in rugby union. She is the CEO of the \u201cMy Name\u20195 Doddie\u201d foundation, established by her good friend Doddie Weir, who passed away last year after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.<\/p>\n David Flatman<\/strong><\/p>\n Ex-England prop Flatman is among the most popular rugby talkers in the game, adding levity and scrum-time expertise to coverage. The multitalented 43-year-old, known as \u201cFlats\u201d, takes on a different role as a presenter for the World Cup and will also front ITV\u2019s Rugby World Cup podcast.<\/p>\n Hugh Woozencroft<\/strong><\/p>\n The verstile Woozencroft is probably better known for his work his football, regularly fronting the channel\u2019s EFL highlights alongside regular work for talkSPORT, but has also been a feature of ITV\u2019s Premiership Rugby coverage.<\/p>\n Nick Mullins<\/strong><\/p>\n Now firmly established as the voice of English rugby, Mullins is the lead commentator for TNT Sports, Amazon Prime and ITV, and is likely to again call the biggest games of the tournament on ITV. <\/p>\n Miles Harrison<\/strong><\/p>\n For years, Harrison called Sky Sports his regular home, but the broadcaster\u2019s withdrawal from live rugby coverage has allowed a popular lead voice to again broaden his portfolio. Harrison has been a regular member of the ITV World Cup team since 2007, and returns having undergone surgery for colon cancer in 2021. <\/p>\n Johnnie Hammond <\/strong><\/p>\n Another experienced member of the commentary line-up, Hammond also spent more than a decade as one of the mainstays of Sky\u2019s coverage. He is the creator and co-host of the Women\u2019s Rugby Pod. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2023\/09\/06\/08\/newFile.jpg\")
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Recommended<\/h3>\n
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