Wilkinson to return against Edinburgh

ENGLAND captain Jonny Wilkinson came through training yesterday and should make his long-awaited return from injury against Edinburgh on Saturday next.

Wilkinson - who has not played since on October 10 when he injured his bicep - took part in full-contact training with Newcastle yesterday.

“He came through training, and if there’s no reaction there’s every chance he could feature,” Falcons director of rugby Rob Andrew told BBC Sport.