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Player Profile - Jonny Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson

 Position  Fly-half
Date of Birth  25/05/1979
Place of Birth  Frimley, Surrey, England
Height  5' 10''
Falcons Debut  
Previous Teams  Farnham Junior Rugby
Honours  British Lions 2001, England (numerous caps!!), U21

Jonny Wilkinson, already acclaimed by many as one of the world's best fly-halves, if not the best,  Jonny received an MBE in the New Years Honours List, and has surpassed mentor Rob Andrew to become England's highest points scorer.

Coached by Steve Bates at Lord Wandsworth College, Wilkinson joined Newcastle Falcons as a talented 18 year old and understudy to Rob Andrew. Five years on Jonny is considered a Falcons veteran and was appointed team captain for the 2002/03 season.

Jonny's dedication to training is well known, even fitting in a training session on Christmas Day. The hard work definitely pays off as Wilkinson is one of the most accurate goal kickers in the world, and he puts this down to the constant practice.

"When you go into a big international you understand that the game isn't totally dependent on just how much goal-kicking you have done that week, but on all the work you have put in the bank during the past five years." (International Rugby News Dec 2002)

Obviously there is much more to Jonny Wilkinson's game than just his kicking ability. His legendary tackle on France's Ntamack is one of those rugby moments which gets endlessly replayed. While not the most prolific try-scorer his cheeky chip kick try against the All Blacks in November 2002 was a classic. 

Profile last updated 26/01/03 Photographs courtesy of Newcastle Falcons

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