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Brian Lima picks on Mirco Bergamasco in the Tsunami Charity Match of 2005

In 2005 the North Hemisphere faced the Southern Hemisphere in an IRB Rugby Aid match at Twickenham. The match was played to raise money for the United Nations World Food Programme to support victims of the of the tragic Indian Ocean Tsunami that wrecked thousands of peoples lives and homes forever.

Top players from around the world were chosen to represent the relevant teams, and a great match was played for a great cause.

The Southern Hemisphere came out tops with a final score of 54-19, with a lot of the Tri Nations players featuring strongly, helped by great performances by Samoans Sititi & Lima.

Over 40 000 people attended the game, and it was a success, reportedly raising over a million pounds for this good cause.

Brian Lima wasn't feeling as charitable though, as Italian wing Mirco Bergamasco soon found out in the worst possible way. The 'Chiropractor' picked on him all day, making Bergamasco wonder what he'd done to deserve that treatment from one of the hardest hitters the games ever seen.

Time: 01:11

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Brian Lima's career ending tackle on Wilkinson

Brian Lima's career is effectively over. The Zidane of this years Rugby World Cup has been suspended for three weeks for this high tackle on Jonny Wilkinson, and with Samoa not making it to the next round means we won't see the veteran in World Cup action again.

Lima was spoken to by the referee for the high tackle during the England vs Samoa clash, but the Judicial Officer involved in the citing felt it deserved further punishment.

"The tackle was inherently dangerous and the swinging right arm of Brian Lima connected with considerable force on the neck/throat of Jonny Wilkinson."

Three weeks for this tackle is once again inconsistent and harsh in this instance, but perhaps had a little something to do with his previous big hit on Andre Pretorious that went unpunished.

Either way, we bid farewell to The Chiropractor, who made an invaluable contribution to Samoan and world rugby over the years.

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Brian Lima knocks himself out spectacularly

As much respect as we have for Brian Lima for being the only man to ever appear at five World Cups, he lost the plot on sunday.

The man who demolished Derick Hougaard four years ago came on to make history against the Springboks. After being on the field for 3 mins, there was a bit of poetic justice as he attempted an outrageous tackle on flyhalf Andre Pretorious that was not only late, but very high.

The big Samoan veteran knocked himself out instantly. Pretorious miraculously got up, with his head still connected to the rest of his body and probably breathing a sigh of relief after seeing the Chiropractor coming off second best.

In my opinion Lima got what he deserved. This tackle was totally illegal and on another day could have caused serious injury to the opposition. If it were a little lower and earlier it would have been perfectly legal and added to his legendary status. But it wasn't.

The question now is if he'll get the opportunity to redeem himself through the rest of the tournament. A concussion is not to be treated lightly, and with the group games still to be played, it would be tragic for the Samoans to be without him. Perhaps it will be safer for the other teams though, as Derick Hougaard will testify too.

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Brian Lima bone cruncher on Derick Hougaard

Arguably one of the hardest hits you'll ever see on the rugby field.

19 Year old Derick Hougaard gets a taste of Samoan rugby from 'The Chiropractor' Brian Lima at the 2003 World Cup. Don't know how he got up from this one.

Nice pass Joost...