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Webb Ellis Cup noun[ S ] uk /ˌweb ˌel.ɪs ˈkʌp/ us /ˌweb ˌelɪs ˈkʌp/(alsoWebb Ellis trophy, uk /ˌweb ˌel.ɪs ˈtrəʊ.fi/) the Webb Ellis Cup the trophy(= a prize in the form of a large silver cup) given to the winning team in the men's Rugby UnionWorld Cup(= an international competition between teams from around the world): He acknowledges a big leap forward is required if his squad are to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. Holding the Webb Ellis trophy aloft is something special. South Africa lifted the Webb Ellis Cup after beating England in the Rugby World Cup final in Japan. The 20 teams competing for the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup will be known by November. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Rugby 22 metre drop-out advantage rule All Blacks ankle tap attacking half blind side fifteen hooker hospital pass jumper knock knock (something) on loose forward loosehead prop set scrum shirt pad shoulder charge Six Nations squad rotation |