Willie Apiata VC takes a drink from the Webb Ellis Cup in the dressing room. Photo / Getty Images
Willie Apiata VC takes a drink from the Webb Ellis Cup in the dressing room. Photo / Getty Images
Willie Apiata has celebrated the All Blacks second straight Rugby World Cup triumph in style by drinking a beer out of the William Webb Ellis trophy.
Apiata, who won a Victoria Cross for his acts of bravery in Afghanistan, has been a constant presence at All Blacks training and theteam hotel since the New Zealanders arrived in London for the semifinal and final weeks of the tournament.
His presence has probably helped shape the 'who dares wins' philosophy.
He celebrated with the team after this morning's 34-17 win over the Wallabies.
Willie Apiata VC pours a beer into the Webb Ellis Cup with Sam Whitelock of New Zealand watching. photo / Getty
