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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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Marc

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

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Rev. Stuart Campbell

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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TheVision

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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Rev. Stuart Campbell

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

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