Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Jonny Wilkinson solid hit against Montauban
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Jonny Wilkinson scored eight points as his side beat Montauban 18-7 at home as they moved into the top six of the Top 14 in France.
England will be happy to hear that Wilkinson's fitness isn't a concern ahead of the upcoming Six Nations. He limped off a week ago against Clermont, complaining of back pains.
In this latest match he was back to his old form though, managing to put in a trademark hit on flanker Abdel Boutaty, albeit with a bit of assistance from Mafileo Kefu.
Wilkinson will arrive in England on Thursday, as his side will play Toulon in the Amlin Challenge Cup. Keep a lookout early next week for another one of lock Ross Skeate's fascinating diary entries, exclusive to Rugbydump.
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Posted at 9:15 pm | 31 comments
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R.S. January 12, 2010 8:59 pm
gj wilkinson! hope he can keep his level of playing.
Oli January 12, 2010 9:12 pm
^I totally agree, it's wilko's mate who makes the hit. Still a great tackle.
Wilko's playing very well at the moment!
Wilko's playing very well at the moment!
Jacob Sauni January 12, 2010 9:15 pm
Accidently deleted comment. But yep, Wilkinson is playing really well.
geordie January 12, 2010 9:35 pm
how newcastle miss him those hits would keep the crowd entertained every week, still got it
istya January 12, 2010 9:42 pm
Um...that's pretty clearly a 10 on the jersey, it's Wilkinson making that hit...
Jacob Sauni January 12, 2010 9:48 pm
If you look closely you'll see the runner bouncing off and up slightly before Wilkinson even makes contact. Watch the man next to Wilkinson closely, he initiates the hit.
Dave January 12, 2010 10:18 pm
It's been acknowleged as being a bit of both guys. 'In this latest match he was back to his old form though, managing to put in a trademark hit on flanker Abdel Boutaty, albeit with a bit of assistance from Mafileo Kefu.'
I do feel Wilkinson made the hit though, even if the other guy did make contact at the same time or first. Yes Geordie, he looks the bizniz at the moment.
I do feel Wilkinson made the hit though, even if the other guy did make contact at the same time or first. Yes Geordie, he looks the bizniz at the moment.
christo January 13, 2010 1:09 am
Great tackle on a big man, thanks RD.....must say i am confused with the final part of the entry....who is Wilkinson playing for and against in England :S?
Lance January 13, 2010 1:11 am
Jacob is either jealous or blind. If anything, The Wilk made contact first!
Jacob Sauni January 13, 2010 1:25 am
I'm neither thanks Lance. It's a 50/50 call.
istya January 13, 2010 3:01 am
"Watch the man next to Wilkinson closely, he initiates the hit."
I watched it a few more times, and the other player certainly makes contact, but it's more like he pushes Montauban into Wilkinson's tackle.
I watched it a few more times, and the other player certainly makes contact, but it's more like he pushes Montauban into Wilkinson's tackle.
Andy January 13, 2010 12:50 pm
I think JW actually put the majority of the contact in. Absolutely nailed him. And he's half his size.
Anonymous January 13, 2010 1:19 pm
good hit and again u have to love the french commentators!
Anonymous January 13, 2010 3:38 pm
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohh
Anonymous January 13, 2010 5:58 pm
It still seems high risk to run down Wilkinsons channel! haha
mise January 13, 2010 11:51 pm
mostly JWs hit i'd say- prob wouldn't have happened without him.
Good intercept by the 9, btw!
Good intercept by the 9, btw!
Anonymous January 14, 2010 1:29 pm
Kefu has never been a big tackler, it's clear who the hit is by
4LC4TR4Z January 14, 2010 5:25 pm
Mafi Kefu is not a big tackler ?
LOL !
Are you kidding ?
LOL !
Are you kidding ?
mat January 14, 2010 9:39 pm
yawn more wilko hype, he lined him up and two of them made the average hit.
but the player gets back up when held, that is a penalty but never gets penalised teams always use it to get time for support to come. i wish refs were quicker on this!
but the player gets back up when held, that is a penalty but never gets penalised teams always use it to get time for support to come. i wish refs were quicker on this!
Oli January 15, 2010 5:53 pm
"BLATANTLY JONNY'S HIT YOU GOONS"
"Kefu has never been a big tackler, it's clear who the hit is by"
You are one big bunch of retards, it's clear Johnny doesn't hit the shoulder, it's his mate who makes nthe hit anf then Johnny grabs the guy's legs to make him fall!
"Kefu has never been a big tackler, it's clear who the hit is by"
You are one big bunch of retards, it's clear Johnny doesn't hit the shoulder, it's his mate who makes nthe hit anf then Johnny grabs the guy's legs to make him fall!
flapjack January 16, 2010 6:58 am
Shut up Oil, you'll never be even half the man Wilkie is. It was CLEARLY his hit. Back off, son.
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