Jonny Wilkinson joins England coaching staff ahead of summer tour

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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 at 11:43
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Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson has joined England's coaching staff to mentor Marcus Smith and Fin Smith ahead of the summer series.
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Known for his relentless dedication and near-obsessive pursuit of perfection, the 45-year-old Wilkinson set new standards during his career.
His most memorable moment came in 2003 when he scored the drop goal that clinched the World Cup for England.
England's summer tour will kick off in Tokyo on June 22, which will also mark former coach Eddie Jones' first game in his second stint leading Japan.
Steve Borthwick's team will then travel to New Zealand for two tests against the All Blacks: in Dunedin on July 6 and Auckland on July 13.

Jonny Wilkinson facts:

    Jonny Wilkinson Has Been Voted The Greatest Ever Rugby Player In History

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    England legend Jonny Wilkinson has been voted as the rugby’s greatest ever rugby player after a survey was conducted with more than 1000 fans participated. 
    England won 67 of the 91 games Wilkinson played in with h1im scoring an outstanding total of 1,179 points. He also holds the Rugby World Cup points record with 277.
    Within the top 20 players voted by the fans, New Zealand have the most representatives with five, including the likes of Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Zinzan Brooke.
    The only player to make the list from the amateur era is Wales best ever player, and arguably the best scrum-half of all-time, Gareth Edwards.
    Here is the list of the top 20 greatest ever rugby players voted by fans:

    Greatest Ever Rugby Player: Top 20

    20. Sergio Parisse (Italy)
    19. Johnny Sexton (Ireland)
    18. Jason Leonard (England)
    17. Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand)
    16. Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand)
    15. Lawrence Dallaglio (England)
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    14. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
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    12. Bryan Habana (South Africa)
    13. Paul O'Connell (Ireland)
    11. Tim Horan (Australia)
    10. Shane Williams (Wales)
    9. Martin Johnson (England)
    8. Jason Robinson (England)
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    7. Gareth Edwards (Wales)
    6. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
    5. Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
    4. Dan Carter (New Zealand)
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    3. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
    2. Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
    1. Jonny Wilkinson (England)
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