Injured Wilkinson set to miss Boks clash

ENGLAND star Jonny Wilkinson’s World Cup campaign could be over before it has even started after his injury jinx struck again to deal the defending champions a potentially shattering blow.

Wilkinson will miss England’s opening Pool A clash with the United States in Lens on Saturday due to a twisted ankle suffered in training.

The Newcastle fly-half’s latest fitness blow means he is sidelined for the 34th time in 41 Tests since his drop-goal gave England World Cup glory in Sydney four years ago.