Woodward keeps quiet over Wilkinson replacement

England coach Clive Woodward has already decided who will fill the boots of Jonny Wilkinson – but will wait for the weekend’s medical bulletins before unveiling the identity of his fly-half.

Woodward keeps quiet over Wilkinson replacement

England coach Clive Woodward has already decided who will fill the boots of Jonny Wilkinson – but will wait for the weekend’s medical bulletins before unveiling the identity of his fly-half.

Wilkinson has been ruled out of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy on February 15 with an ongoing neck/shoulder injury while first choice replacement Charlie Hodgson is also unavailable due to his knee problem.

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