virtualreview

japan: news and opinion

Wilkinson returns to England squad

LONDON (AP) Jonny Wilkinson will play for England for the first time in 18 months against Australia on Saturday. England manager Martin Johnson named Wilkinson in the team Wednesday after witnessing the flyhalf's resurgence in form since joining French... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Nov 04 2009

see also:

28 Apr 08 visit Libera - Interview (Impression on Japan/England)  »  YouTube videoTom, Ed, Josh, and Michael talking about how Japan is different from England. Tom looks like he couldn't believe the translator took his words 'it hit me' literally!
08 Oct 07 visit Wilkinson kicks out Aussies  »  Japan Times
MARSEILLE, France (AP) Jonny Wilkinson sank Australia again, kicking defending champion England to a 12-10 win Saturday in a World Cup quarterfinal that exceeded the hype. Read more . . .
19 May 09 visit Wilkinson set to join French team  »  Japan Times NEWCASTLE, England (AP) World Cup rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson is leaving Newcastle Falcons to join French side Toulon. Newcastle said on its Web site that "Wilkinson is leaving the club to take up a new challenge in France." Read the full story
19 Sep 07 visit Wilkinson ready to return against Samoa  »  Japan Times LONDON (AP) Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked the extra-time drop goal in 2003 to win the Rugby World Cup, could be England's savior again after declaring himself fit to play against Samoa on Saturday. Read more . . .
04 Oct 07 visit Giteau: England doesn't scare Oz  »  Japan Times MARSEILLE, France (AP) Wallaby center Matt Giteau doesn't believe Australia has anything to fear from England, even with Jonny Wilkinson starting in the World Cup quarterfinal. Read more . . .
17 Apr 08 visit Johnson hired in England shakeup  »  Japan Times LONDON (AP) Martin Johnson was appointed England team manager Wednesday, with Brian Ashton losing the job of head coach.

« Today's Stories