Jonny Wilkinson - Rugby Union Legend
Jonathan Peter Wilkinson (born 25 May 1979) is an English former rugby union player. Famous for his drop goal that won England the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Wilkinson was a precise and reliable fly-half, renowned for his kicking accuracy and composure under pressure. Wilkinson won 91 caps for England. He came back from several injuries and was part of the England team which reached the final of the 2007 World Cup. He toured twice with the British & Irish Lions, in 2001 to Australia and 2005 to New Zealand, winning 6 caps. In 2016, he was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Wilkinson was a precise, and created the art of kicking.
Reliable with the boot, Jonny stamped his mark as one of the best and reliable fly-half, with outstanding kicking accuracy.
Jonny Wilkinson wins the 2003 Rugby World Cup scoring the winning drop goal in the last minute of extra time against Australia in the final.