Umaga not surprised by Wilkinson inclusion

Jonny Wilkinson’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad may have come as no surprise to New Zealand skipper Tana Umaga – but that does not mean he has to like it.

Umaga not surprised by Wilkinson inclusion

Jonny Wilkinson’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad may have come as no surprise to New Zealand skipper Tana Umaga – but that does not mean he has to like it.

Wilkinson became the 45th player to be included in Clive Woodward’s tour party on Sunday after coming through his third consecutive game for his Newcastle club unscathed.

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