Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson's rise to glory has been very quick. In the space of
only 4 years he has become one of the leading International rugby
players in the world. He was discovered by his teacher Steve Bates and
played cricket and tennis for Hampshire Schools. He first played for
Newcastle Falcons and tasted success in their Championship win of
1997/98. He had already turned down a chance of a place at Durham
Uiversity and it looked to be a wise choice as he quickly became
England's youngest player this century on his debut v Ireland. He
scored a tally of 63 points on his World Cup debut in 1999 and created
a new points tally record in the 6 Nations Championship in 2000. By
2003 he has become a brilliant fly half for England and a superb place
kicker for his team. He helped England to two stunning victories over
New Zealand and Australia in their Southern Hemisphere Tour in June
2003.
