Wilkinson ‘fully fit and healthy’ for Boks test

JONNY WILKINSON has declared himself “fully fit and healthy” to spearhead depleted England’s first Test challenge against South Africa in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

And that will be music to the ears of head coach Brian Ashton, who has lost Harlequins wing David Strettle from his plans and must continue playing a waiting game regarding centre Andy Farrell.

Strettle is in hospital after being hit by the stomach virus that has affected a handful of England players, including Wilkinson.