Rugby World Cup 2015: England legend Lawrence Dallaglio opens London Stock Exchange
Markets were kicked into action by England rugby union legend Lawrence Dallaglio this morning, who brought the sought after Web Ellis Cup with him into the heart of the City.
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The former Rugby World Cup winner, an ambassador for this year's tournament which starts with England v Fiji on Friday, clicked the cogs of the UK economy into action at the London Stock Exchange as part of a promotional tour with the trophy.
Dallaglio tweeted:
Privilege to open the @LSEplc this morning. The world economy is safely trading. #celebratingrugby pic.twitter.com/g290tAQw5F
— Lawrence Dallaglio (@dallaglio8) September 16, 2015
The trophy tour has only one more stop to make before finishing its 100 day journey across the UK and Republic of Ireland at the tournament Opening Ceremony in Twickenham on 16 September.