Wilko worry for Andrew

Newcastle boss Rob Andrew has warned Andy Robinson not to risk Jonny Wilkinson for England’s autumn internationals after the star fly-half suffered yet another injury setback.

Wilkinson is set to be out for between four and six weeks after undergoing keyhole surgery to remove an inflamed appendix on Friday evening.

He had been due to play for Newcastle in Sunday’s 16-14 Guinness Premiership defeat to newly-promoted Bristol but is now facing another depressing stint on the sidelines.