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.

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.

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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