Laporte: ten out of ten for Jonny

FRANCE coach Bernard Laporte singled out Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked all 24 points as England reached the World Cup final.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2003 - 00:00

Ciaran Cronin

"Wilkinson has a fantastic ability to put a team under pressure. Someone said he was dead, but he was very alive tonight," reflected a disappointed Laporte.

"He kicked the penalties and dropped the goals. It is fantastic for him."

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