Johnson hits back at Wilkinson critics

Martin Johnson last night took a swipe at critics of England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson – and insisted the whole team must bear responsibility for the uninspiring performance against Italy.

Martin Johnson last night took a swipe at critics of England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson – and insisted the whole team must bear responsibility for the uninspiring performance against Italy.

Wilkinson’s position at fly-half has come under sharp focus since England’s laboured 17-12 victory in Rome, with Matt Dawson at the forefront of the criticism.

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