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Posted on March 21, 2010 by

When the ugly duckling becomes the swan.

Hats off to you, Dan Parks.

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  1. Marc says:
    21 March, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    The look on his face in that second screengrab is priceless!

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    • Rev. Stuart Campbell says:
      21 March, 2010 at 7:33 pm

      The great thing about it is that that shot is actually well before the ball’s gone between the posts. He knows he’s nailed it the moment it leaves his boot.

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  2. TheVision says:
    23 March, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Isn't Dan Parks technically the best kicker in the world at the moment? Or something like that?!? Either way.. and I don't know much about Rugby, he is great.

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  3. Rev. Stuart Campbell says:
    23 March, 2010 at 1:26 am

    You're thinking of Chris Paterson, the Scottish full-back.

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