Wilkinson operation completed

Jonny Wilkinson has undergone an operation on his injured shoulder and is expected to be released from hospital tomorrow.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2004 - 12:31

Jonny Wilkinson has undergone an operation on his injured shoulder and is expected to be released from hospital tomorrow.

England’s World Cup hero re-injured the shoulder playing for Newcastle Falcons following his triumphant return from Australia and is set to miss the entire RBS 6 Nations Championship.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Australia Person: Wilkinson Person: Jonny Wilkinson Event: World Cup Event: RBS 6 Nations Championship Organisation: England Organisation: Newcastle Falcons

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