Rugby World Cup flashback: Jannie de Beer drop goal king

Japanese star and Rugby World Cup 2019 fan favourite Yu Tamura has slotted an incredible drop goal from a goal-line dropout, sparking memories of Springbok  flyhalf Jannie de Beer.

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Tamura landed the drop goal in the first half of last weekend’s Japan Rugby League One semi-finals.

Despite the distance and angle, he managed to slot the kick in style.

You all know I love a drop goal from a goal-line dropout, and Yu Tamura NAILS this one! 😍 pic.twitter.com/eZXkLCCQW3

— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) May 18, 2023

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His effort helped the Yokohama Canon Eagles head into the half-time break 17-15 ahead, but the Eagles would eventually lose the match 51-20 against the Saitama Wild Knights.

Other internationals in the clash included Australia’s Marika Koroibete – who scored a hat-trick – and South Africa’s Damian de Allende.

Unfortunately, another Springbok, Jesse Kriel, did the Yokohama Canon Eagles no favours when he was red carded in the second half.

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Goal-line dropouts are becoming more prevalent in the game after recent changes to the regulations. Teams are going to have to rethink kicking deep with talents like Tamura on the field.

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DROP GOAL KING

Tamura’s kick brought back fond memories of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s FIVE drop goals against England in the quarter-finals at the 1999 Rugby World Cup.

De Beer still holds the World Cup record for drop goals in a single match heading into this year’s tournament in France.

Naas Botha? Jonny Wilkinson? Jannie de Beer? Who is the all-time drop goal king?