Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson
Jonathan Peter Wilkinson, CBE, known as Jonny Wilkinson, is a former rugby union player who represented England and the British and Irish Lions. Wilkinson rose to acclaim from 2001 to 2003 before and during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was acknowledged as one of the world's best rugby union players...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth25 May 1979
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To say I have played through four World Cups, two Lions tours, 91 international games and a ridiculous number of injuries and other setbacks gives me an incredibly special feeling of fulfilment. I know myself well enough to know that I will never truly be satisfied.
although deserve given happy ourselves stayed
I'm really happy we have stayed up. I don't think we deserve to be down where we are, given the way we play, although we have let ourselves down at times.
keen life lose memories
I'm keen to get back to life but not to lose memories like that.
attacking goals normality similar start
I just want normality again. I want to be similar to everyone else, to have the right to go out there and play, to start attacking my goals and my dreams,
bit peace totally
I'm after a bit of peace and quiet. I want to get back now to be with my family, where I feel totally comfortable and totally myself.
support
I'm overawed by the support as we all are,
couple cup european forward games less looking normal physically possibly
I'm physically more or less back to normal now so I'm looking forward to being part of the European Cup quarterfinal, possibly after a couple of games with Newcastle,
approach change decision england far gone intention letting realise time training
I have no intention of letting this decision change the way that I approach my training and preparation for games, but the time has come for me to realise that I have gone as far as I can go with this England team.
bumps game relieved serious
I'm very relieved to have got through the game without any serious bumps or bruises,
believed days driven earliest embrace love rugby
I never ever believed that I would be able to give up on this dream which has driven me to live, breathe, love and embrace the game of rugby from the earliest days that I can remember.
england fills great rugby ways
To make this announcement fills me with great sadness, but I know I have been blessed in so many ways to have experienced what I have with the England rugby team.
couple fast full games hope kicking match start training week
I've been kicking for about a week or so. I'm just about to start training pretty full on. The idea is not to go too fast but I hope that from now on, I'll get a couple of games in and get match fit.
hopefully newcastle time
It's a frustrating time for me but hopefully that time is about to end and I'll be able to play for Newcastle soon.
improve pleased points scoring
There's a lot to be pleased about and there is a lot to be down about on what we can improve on (after scoring 35 points in an 80 - 23 win!)