Stuart Lancaster pays tribute to Jonny Wilkinson


By RFU Press Office
December 12 2011

Stuart Lancaster pays tribute to Jonny Wilkinson
 
England fly half Jonny Wilkinson
England fly half Jonny Wilkinson

Following Jonny Wilkinson’s decision to retire from international rugby with immediate effect, England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “Jonny has had a fantastic international career which has spanned four World Cups and 91 caps and ranks as one of England’s greatest ever players. He will of course be remembered for that drop goal but he is more than that, a model sportsman – down to earth and hard working, who has never stopped trying to be the best that he can.

“Everyone who has played with, coached and watched Jonny play should feel privileged to have had an involvement with him. Not only has he been a world class player but he has inspired thousands to play and watch the game of rugby.

“He will continue to do great things with Toulon and I would like to go and see him in France to learn from his vast knowledge and experience of 13 years at the very top of the international game.”

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