Wilkinson ruled out of Six Nations games

England boss Andy Robinson was tonight reeling from the worst possible blow to his Six Nations plans – losing World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.

Wilkinson ruled out of Six Nations games
Sun, 09 Jan, 2005 - 15:49

England boss Andy Robinson was tonight reeling from the worst possible blow to his Six Nations plans – losing World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.

The injury-jinxed superstar will miss England’s opening two games next month, against Wales in Cardiff and France at Twickenham.

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