André Watson looks back on 1999 RWC final in Referee Perspective feature

In the latest Referees Perspective feature from World Rugby, South African André Watson takes a look back at the 1999 Rugby World Cup final between Australia and France at the Millenium Stadium. After their stunning semi-final victory over the All Blacks, where they fought back from 24-10 down at the break to triumph 43-31, France were full of confidence heading into their first final since the tournament's inception in 1987. Australia, led by the mecurial John Eales, had just beaten South Africa in the second semi in a match notable for the first of only two drop goals of Stephen Larkham's …