Jonny Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson is an English former rugby union fly-half who helped England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup by kicking the winning drop goal in the final.

2003 Rugby World Cup Final: The final in which England defeated Australia 20–17 after extra time. Wilkinson’s right-footed drop goal in the final’s closing seconds decided the match.
Clive Woodward: An English rugby union coach who led England to victory at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Woodward selected Wilkinson as England’s fly-half and built the team around his kicking.
Fly-half: A rugby union position that directs attacking play and commonly takes tactical and goal-kicking duties. Wilkinson played fly-half, combining decision-making with a major share of England’s kicks.
Rugby World Cup: The international championship contested by national rugby union teams, normally every four years. Wilkinson’s defining achievement came in the tournament’s 2003 edition.
2003 Rugby World Cup: The international rugby union tournament held in Australia and won by England. Wilkinson’s performances helped England win the tournament.
Martin Johnson: An English rugby union lock who captained England to the 2003 Rugby World Cup title. Johnson captained the side whose victory Wilkinson sealed.
Place kick: A kick taken after the ball is placed on the ground, commonly used for conversions and penalties. Wilkinson’s place-kicking supplied many of England’s points.
British and Irish Lions: A touring rugby union team drawn from players representing England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Wilkinson represented the Lions on tours to Australia and New Zealand.
Rugby union drop goal: A rugby union scoring kick made by striking the ball after it bounces from the ground. His extra-time kick became the decisive score of the 2003 final.
Ronan O'Gara: An Irish rugby union fly-half known for his goal-kicking and international career with Ireland. O’Gara offers a contemporary international comparison for Wilkinson’s fly-half role.

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2007 Rugby World CupRelated: Wilkinson was England's leading points scorer during their run to the 2007 final.