Wilkinson keeps place in team - Capital Sports
Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

World

Wilkinson keeps place in team

BAGSHOT, February 23 – Jonny Wilkinson was named Tuesday in the England team to play Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations international after overcoming a "muscle tightness" problem.The fly-half was a member of a starting side unchanged from the one that struggled to beat Italy 17-12 in Rome last weekend when Wilkinson, who unusually three missed goalkicks, was much criticised for failing to ignite England’s back division.

England manager Martin Johnson did make changes to his bench as he opted for a split of four forwards and three backs.

Lee Mears, who didn’t feature in the November Tests through injury, replaced Steve Thompson as reserve hooker.

Meanwhile experienced back-rower Joe Worsley, fit again after a knee injury, replaced Steffon Armitage and Northampton full-back Ben Foden came onto the bench instead of replacement prop Matt Mullan.

Six Nations champions Ireland, beaten 33-10 by France last time out, were due to name their side later Tuesday.

In last year’s corresponding fixture, Ireland beat England 14-13 in Dublin.

England (15-1)

Delon Armitage; Mark Cueto, Mathew Tait, Riki Flutey, Ugo Monye; Jonny Wilkinson, Danny Care; Nick Easter, Lewis Moody, James Haskell; Steve Borthwick (capt), Simon Shaw; Dan Cole, Dylan Hartley, Tim Payne

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Replacements: Lee Mears, David Wilson, Louis Deacon, Joe Worsley, Paul Hodgson, Toby Flood, Ben Foden

Advertisement

More on Capital Sports

Football

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – DStv and GOtv subscribers are in for a treat of the world’s best football this week as the 2020-21...

Football

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – There is light at the end of the tunnel. After failed promises over the last three years since its...

Football

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 – Gentrix Shikangwa scored with two minutes left as Vihiga Queens sailed to the final of the CECAFA regional qualifiers...

NFL

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Kenya’s history making Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in America’s National Football League (NFL), is now living...

© 2024 Capital Digital Media. Capital Group Limited. All Rights Reserved