Jonny Wilkinson was today appointed, or perhaps annointed, as England's new rugby union captain for the three November Tests. The move has long been seen as the Newcastle fly-half's destiny.

1. Jonny Wilkinson - England 2. Gareth Edwards - Wales 3. JPR Williams – Wales 4. Brian O’Driscoll - Ireland 5. Martin Johnson - England 6. Johnny Sexton - Ireland 7. Lawrence Dallaglio ...

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Farrell had a losing debut for Racing, going down 31-28 to Castres in the Top 14 The 32-year-old has some way to go to emulate the feats of Jonny Wilkinson ... The former England captain was ...

As the Med sparkles beneath autumn sunshine Biggar cuts a relaxed figure and is ready to talk… about England‘s overseas ... forever associated with Jonny Wilkinson – and the night he ...