Wilkinson kicks Campese’s ‘win at all costs’ criticisms into touch

FLY-HALF Jonny Wilkinson has rejected claims from former Australia winger David Campese that England must change their style of play or face World Cup disappointment.

Campese said England's "win at all costs" approach was destroying the game. Wilkinson hit back ahead of tomorrow's one-off Test against Australia in Melbourne, saying results are all important in the professional era.

"Winning is everything," said Wilkinson. "Ideally everyone wants to score tries but that's not what people remember. What I look forward to is finishing ahead of the opposition. If I have to do that by kicking penalties then so be it."