South Africa lock Victor Matfield claimed the official man-of-the-match award in the World Cup final win against England - and deservedly so.
The 30-year-old has been magnificent all tournament, and produced the consummate second-row performance when it mattered last night.
In such a close, hard-fought contest, the set-piece battles were always going to be decisive and it was in the line-out where the Springboks cleaned up. Matfield was towering in that department.
He stole an early ball from England hooker Mark Regan's throw, putting doubts in the mind of the Bristol veteran, and did so again in the second half.
On his own ball, Matfield was imperious and put possession on a plate for his scrum-half Fourie du Preez.
England ended up losing seven line-out balls off their own throw; South Africa did not miss one. That, ultimately, won the Springboks the match.
Matfield was part of a scrum that matched England's while in the loose, he showed controlled aggression and also showed some lovely touches with ball in hand.
He was part of a defensive effort that saw the Boks concede very few penalties all match - that often in the face of a series of furious attacking onslaughts from Brian Ashton's men, especially in the second half.
It is amazing to think Matfield, the world's leading lock for a number of years now, will be plying his trade in the French second division with Toulon next season.
For the moment, though, he is happy to revel in his status as a world champion.
``The emotions are greater than I ever thought,'' he said.
``I can't wait to get back home. I can't wait to see all the South Africans.''