Wilkinson, Jonny (1979– )
English rugby union player and the all-time leading points scorer in international rugby. He became England's youngest international for 71 years when he made his debut in March 1998 at the age of only 18 years 301 days. Wilkinson played at centre in the 1999 Five Nations Championship, but has played in his favoured position of fly-half since the 1999 World Cup. In April 2001, he surpassed Rob Andrew's record of 396 Test points to become England's top points scorer at the age of 21. In 2003 he helped England to win the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Championship. In the final of the 2003 World Cup against the host nation Australia he kicked a drop goal in the final seconds of extra-time to win England the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time. In March 2008, he overtook Neil Jenkins to become the leading scorer in international rugby.
Career highlights
International appearances (1998– )
75 (including 5 for the British Lions)Tries
7 (including 1 for the British Lions)Penalties
225 (including 16 for the British Lions)Conversions
151 (including 7 for the British Lions)Drop goals
29Total points
1,099 (including 67 for the British Lions)World Cup
2003Tetley's Bitter Cup
2001He made his senior club debut with Newcastle in 1997.
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