Henson relishing Wilko link February 3, 2011 WALES star Gavin Henson admits the chance to play alongside Jonny Wilkinson at Toulon was a major factor in him opting for a move to the French club. The 29-year-old ended an 18-month self-imposed exile from the sport last December and joined Saracens, but he made just four appearances for the London club. Henson agreed [...]
Fears for Moody as Waldrom is called up September 19, 2011 Uncapped Leicester No8 drafted in as Johnson attempts to cover all of his bases ENGLAND have called Leicester No8 Tom Waldrom into their World Cup squad as concerns over the fitness of embattled skipper Lewis Moody intensify. Officially, the uncapped Kiwi-born Waldrom, who only discovered last season that he was eligible to represent England through his [...]
Australia’s nemesis Wilko ready to renew hostilities June 6, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson expects fly-half Jonny Wilkinson to be fit to face his old foes Australia on Saturday. Wilkinson had been considered a major doubt owing to the rib injury he suffered playing for Toulon in the Amlin Challenge Cup final last month. But the 31-year-old – a key man in the 2003 tour [...]
Australia’s nemesis Wilko ready to renew hostilities June 6, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson expects fly-half Jonny Wilkinson to be fit to face his old foes Australia on Saturday. Wilkinson had been considered a major doubt owing to the rib injury he suffered playing for Toulon in the Amlin Challenge Cup final last month. But the 31-year-old – a key man in the 2003 tour [...]
Lievremont stunned at Wilko snub March 18, 2010 FRANCE coach Marc Lievremont admits he was shocked to see Jonny Wilkinson dropped by England – but is still not ruling out the fly-half making a match-winning cameo. England boss Martin Johnson has preferred Toby Flood over the world record points scorer as he looks to end the Six Nations on a high note. Lievremont [...]
Hodgson gets call-up with Wilko a doubt March 15, 2010 SALE SHARKS’ Charlie Hodgson was last night called into the England squad as precautionary cover for the injured Jonny Wilkinson. The Toulon fly-half sustained a head injury in the 15-15 draw with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday after an accidental clash with captain Steve Borthwick. Wilkinson was replaced by Toby Flood in the second-half and [...]
I’m haunted by Scots loss, admits Wilko March 10, 2010 JONNY WILKINSON says England’s defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his career. It was the afternoon when the fly-half broke the world record for international points, but that was about all he had to celebrate as he was hauled off 11 minutes from the end [...]
Geech: Wilko and Riki are a dream ticket February 24, 2010 BRITISH LIONS legend Sir Ian McGeechan believes the centre partnership of Jonny Wilkinson and Riki Flutey holds the key to England’s Six Nations hopes. Coach Martin Johnson has only just been able to field his dream midfield combination due to injury, but the pair have so far failed to hit it off and came under [...]
Johnno slams Wilko critics February 17, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson last night hit back at critics of Jonny Wilkinson, insisting the record-breaking fly-half is being made a scapegoat for side’s inconsistent form. Wilkinson came under fire after missing three penalties in England’s nervy Six Nations win over Italy on Sunday, with some suggesting Toby Flood should take over for next weekend’s [...]
Wilko’s centenary waltz February 4, 2010 JONNY WILKINSON says he is honoured to become a part of history tomorrow when England celebrate 100 years of rugby at Twickenham with a crunch Six Nations opener with Wales. Wilkinson, 30, has been the jewel in England’s crown since making his international debut in 1998 and has gone on to score a world record [...]