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Jonny Wilkinson

English · Born 1979

Drop Goal HeroEngland2003 World Cup
Fly-half
1179
test points
91
tests

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England's 2003 World Cup hero — his drop goal in extra time is rugby's most celebrated kick.

Jonny Wilkinson's drop goal with his weaker right foot in the dying seconds of extra time in the 2003 World Cup final gave England their only World Cup victory. He scored 1,179 Test points — England's all-time record.

The 2003 World Cup winning drop goal was struck with his weaker right foot.

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Career Honours

  • World Cup 2003
  • Six Nations 4x
  • Heineken Cup 4x