Wilkinson demands more from himself

Only a perfectionist of the calibre of Jonny Wilkinson could land a flawless seven goals from seven attempts against South Africa and then insist his kicking needed more practice.

The England fly-half’s 20-point performance, which included two drop goals, was the difference between the two sides in a compelling Pool C match which Clive Woodward’s men won 25-6 to earn potentially the smoothest of routes through to the final in Sydney next month.