Jonny Wilkinson poised for role as England World Cup kicking consultant
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Jonny Wilkinson poised for role as England World Cup kicking consultant
Jonny Wilkinson is to be given a role as a kicking consultant with England in the build-up to the World Cup, according to reports in France.
Wilkinson, who famously kicked England to their World Cup triumph in 2003 with a dropped goal in extra time to defeat Australia in the Sydney final, is poised to take up a role to help with Lancaster’s side’s kicking game and also assist the coaching team.
• Brian Moore: England have only themselves to blame • Sir Ian McGeechan: Sensational day had a dream ending • Who makes our team of the tournament? • An epic contest with a familiar ending for E…
Wilkinson, who famously kicked England to their World Cup triumph in 2003 with a dropped goal in extra time to defeat Australia in the Sydney final, is poised to take up a role to help with Lancaster’s side’s kicking game and also assist the coaching team.
• Brian Moore: England have only themselves to blame • Sir Ian McGeechan: Sensational day had a dream ending • Who makes our team of the tournament? • An epic contest with a familiar ending for E…
