Wilkinson set for first start

Jonny Wilkinson will make his first start of the season when Newcastle tackle Guinness Premiership leaders Leicester at Welford Road tomorrow night.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2005 - 14:49

Jonny Wilkinson will make his first start of the season when Newcastle tackle Guinness Premiership leaders Leicester at Welford Road tomorrow night.

The England star, who produced a sparkling 60-minute performance as a substitute during Falcons’ Powergen Cup defeat against Llanelli Scarlets last weekend, replaces ankle injury victim Toby Flood.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Welford Road Person: Wilkinson Person: Jonny Wilkinson Person: Toby Flood Person: Jamie Noon Event: Powergen Cup Organisation: Newcastle Organisation: Leicester Organisation: Falcons’Organisation: Llanelli Scarlets

<p>TOPSHOT - Japan's Ryunosuke Ito (C) runs to score a try during the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup rugby union Test match against Australia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on August 8, 2026. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP via Getty Images)</p>

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