Jonny Wilkinson
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"Jonathan Peter Wilkinson" Order of the British Empire/OBE, known as "Jonny Wilkinson", is a former rugby union player who represented England national rugby union team/England and the British and Irish Lions. Wilkinson rose to acclaim from 2001 to 2003 before and during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was acknowledged as one of the world's best rugby union players.

He was an integral member of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning England squad, scoring the winning drop kick/drop goal in the last minute of extra time against Australia in the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final. He then came back from several injuries to lead England to the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup/2007 World Cup. He played his club rugby union for RC Toulonnais/Toulon following twelve seasons in the English Premiership (rugby union)/English Premiership with the Newcastle Falcons. Wilkinson has also toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, in 2001 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia/2001 to Australia and 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand/2005 to New Zealand, scoring 67 Test points in the 6 Lions test matches he has started.

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I refuse to go into a fast-food outlet - to use the toilet even - in case anyone got the wrong idea and thought I was sneaking in a quick burger.

I just want normality again. I want to be similar to everyone else, to have the right to go out there and play, to start attacking my goals and my dreams.

It's a frustrating time for me but hopefully that time is about to end and I'll be able to play for Newcastle soon.

I only get the points because I have team-mates who do the work and put me in the position to get them.

I've been kicking for about a week or so. I'm just about to start training pretty full on. The idea is not to go too fast but I hope that from now on, I'll get a couple of games in and get match fit.

My post-Sydney goals are to become a much better player and person.

I play with a fear of letting people down. That's what motivates me.

I'm very relieved to have got through the game without any serious bumps or bruises.

There's a lot to be pleased about and there is a lot to be down about on what we can improve on (after scoring 35 points in an 80 - 23 win!)