Wilkinson to play Challenge Cup semi-final

Jonny Wilkinson has been named in the Newcastle side for Friday night’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Worcester at Sixways.

Wilkinson to play Challenge Cup semi-final
Wed, 23 Apr, 2008 - 15:22

Jonny Wilkinson has been named in the Newcastle side for Friday night’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Worcester at Sixways.

Wilkinson, who missed Falcons’ 53-10 Guinness Premiership loss to Sale Sharks last Sunday because of concussion, has been given the all-clear.

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