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1 day ago · Come for the show-and-go by James Simpson-Daniel, stay for Jonny Wilkinson’s perfectly weighted chip-and-chase try. In front of a bouncing home crowd, England secured only their fifth-ever victory against New Zealand thanks to a fly-half masterclass from Wilkinson in which he scored 21 points, the beautifully taken try just after the half being the cherry on top.
19 hours ago · Jonny Wilkinson. Renowned for his iconic drop-goal that secured victory against Australia in the 2003 final, Wilkinson transitioned into a coaching role with Toulon, focusing on kicking and skills development following his retirement. He also now works as a pundit for ITV Sport during Rugby World Cup’s and the Six Nations.
3 hours ago · So too Smith’s chance to etch his name alongside icons Alan Old and Jonny Wilkinson. There are myriad reasons why England failed to squeeze past New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, from the ...
4 days ago · Matt Dawson’s brutal take on England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson. 2 July 2024. Rugby Rucker. “England legend Jonny Wilkinson just wasn’t a natural playmaker,” says his former halfback partner Matt Dawson. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
1 day ago · Jonny Wilkinson may have kicked all the points but it was the forwards who left a lasting impression, inspiring the comparison with the monstrous creatures from Lord of the Rings that was published in an Auckland newspaper. “Small children who stayed up late to watch this Test will be wetting their beds for weeks,” concluded the piece.
3 days ago · Jonny Wilkinson may have kicked all the points but it was the forwards who left a lasting impression, inspiring the comparison with the monstrous creatures from ‘Lord of the Rings’ that was published in an Auckland newspaper.
19 hours ago · Ian Jones Former New Zealand international on BBC Radio 5 Live. We talk about Smith's missed kicks, well Jonny Wilkinson also struggled here in 2011. It's not uncommon in this stadium.
