Grayson in for world cup Wilko for Italian opener

ENGLAND boss Clive Woodward has appointed Paul Grayson to the role vacated by World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson for Sunday’s 6 Nations Championship opener against Italy in Rome.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2004 - 00:00

Andrew Baldock

But while the selection of Northampton fly-half eflects a clear safety-first strategy, Woodward's adventurous streak has also reappeared.

Jason Robinson, England's World Cup final try-scorer, will start a Test match for the first time at centre.

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Courts Rugby Six Nations Place: Rome Place: Stadio Flaminio Place: Paris Place: Surrey Person: Grayson Person: Clive Woodward Person: Paul Grayson Person: Jonny Wilkinson Person: Woodward Person: Jason Robinson Person: Robinson Person: Iain Balshaw Person: Josh Lewsey Person: Ben Cohen Person: Will Greenwood Person: James Simpson-Daniel Person: Simpson-Daniel Person: Lawrence Dallaglio Person: Wilkinson Person: Rob Andrew Person: Olly Barkley Person: Alex King Person: Paul Person: Andy Gomarsall Person: Matt Dawson Person: Danny Grewcock Person: Martin Johnson Person: Johnson Person: Grewcock Person: Simon Shaw Person: Steve Borthwick Person: Chris Jones Person: Henry Paul Person: Barkley Person: Jones Person: Joe Worsley Person: Neil Back Person: Richard Hill Person: Greenwood Person: Jonny Person: Will Event: Championship Event: World Cup Event: Six Nations Event: Cup Event: World Organisation: Italy Organisation: Northampton Organisation: England Organisation: Gloucester Organisation: Bath Organisation: Sale Sharks Organisation: France

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