Jonny Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson's rise to glory has been very quick. In the space of only 4 years he has become one of the leading International rugby players in the world. He was discovered by his teacher Steve Bates and played cricket and tennis for Hampshire Schools. He first played for Newcastle Falcons and tasted success in their Championship win of 1997/98. He had already turned down a chance of a place at Durham Uiversity and it looked to be a wise choice as he quickly became England's youngest player this century on his debut v Ireland. He scored a tally of 63 points on his World Cup debut in 1999 and created a new points tally record in the 6 Nations Championship in 2000. By 2003 he has become a brilliant fly half for England and a superb place kicker for his team. He helped England to two stunning victories over New Zealand and Australia in their Southern Hemisphere Tour in June 2003.