World Cup over for banned Lima

Brian Lima’s record-breaking World Cup career is officially over.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2007 - 14:00

Brian Lima’s record-breaking World Cup career is officially over.

The Samoa centre has failed to successfully appeal a three-week ban imposed for a dangerous tackle on England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson during last Saturday’s Pool A clash in Nantes.

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Courts Rugby RWC2019 Place: Nantes Place: Saint-Etienne Place: Paris Place: USA Person: Lima Person: Brian Lima Person: Jonny Wilkinson Person: Steven Hines Person: Professor Person: Lorne Crerar Person: Crerar Event: World Cup Event: Cup Organisation: Samoa Organisation: England

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