Cricketers react to New Zealand's historic Rugby World Cup win

New Zealand win their record-breaking third Rugby World Cup

New Zealand, after winning the Rugby World Cup finals against their neighbours Australia, became the first team to win the highly coveted trophy on three different occasions. The All Blacks, who won the very first trophy, also happen to be the only team to retain their trophy, after defeating Australia 34-17.

While the team will cherish their historical feat, the victory was New Zealand’s way of getting even with Australia for the Cricket World Cup defeat. So here is what several famous cricketers around the world had to say about the highly emotional Rugby final.

Here is what some Wallabies fans had to say about the event

Great effort @Wallabies great tournament. Well done to @AllBlacks on back to back RWCs. Fantastic achievement.

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 31, 2015

Although Tim Cahill is a footballer, he deserved to be mentioned as he was also a player who represented his country in a World Cup

Congrats bro credit where it's due. You were on fire in this game ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ðÂÂÂ?½ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ðÂÂÂ?½ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ðÂÂÂ?½ https://t.co/lWY8EzXhDP

— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) October 31, 2015

New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor kept his message shot and simple, but his emotions were quite clear.

Wooohooo @AllBlacks #worldchampions

— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) October 31, 2015

Although South Africa, who also have deep ties with Rugby, was unable to reach the finals several cricketers who were a fan of the sport congratulated the Kiwi’s for their tremendous victory.

Well done to the #allblacks Humble in victory, machines on the rugby field! Great inspiration #bokkeurstillmynumber1

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) October 31, 2015

Congrats to @AllBlacks on winning the @rugbyworldcup. They were simply the best team in tournament.

— Vernon Philander (@VDP_24) October 31, 2015

England who hosted the tournament this year had the following to say

My sister is a Kiwi, delighted for the All Blacks, pleasure to watch! @adidasUK @TheBroadAppeal pic.twitter.com/VcSMckguUK

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) October 31, 2015

Geniuses in sport do things when people least expect it...that's the boy right there - @DanCarter #RWC2015

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) October 31, 2015

India

A cricket world cup final. another rugby world cup title, such a small nation, but such spirit.....#NewZealand

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 31, 2015