Jonny Wilkinson wants to be part of Lions tour to Australia in 2013
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Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson says he would relish the chance to end his international career by playing for the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia next summer.
Wilkinson retired from England duty last December but still plays for French club Toulon.
Lions coach Warren Gatland has hinted the 33-year-old could travel with the squad to Australia in June 2013.
"There's no way I could say no," Wilkinson admitted.
"In terms of what that represents, everything about it, it's enormous. Such a fabulous thing."
Wilkinson said he did not think he needed to be playing international rugby for England to feature for the Lions.
"It doesn't matter where you come from," he added. "You have got six weeks, get your boots on and get into it."
Wilkinson, who won 91 England caps, has taken part in two Lions tours, to Australia in 2001 and New Zealand in 2005. Both ended in defeat, which rankles with the player.
"It is niggling away at me," conceded Wilkinson, who played in four World Cups for England and won the tournament in 2003.
"All I can do is play and see if I fit into those plans. If I don't, I'll make the best of what I've got, which, let's face it, is good enough."
The last Lions tour was to South Africa in 2009. Wilkinson missed out through injury, while the Lions lost 2-1.
When Wales boss Gatland was named Lions coach in September, he said: "Wilkinson's still a fine player and only 33. That's not old.
"No one is ruled out or pencilled in. If you are playing well enough, then whoever it is - whether it is Jonny Wilkinson or whoever, it's all about how players are performing for their clubs or countries."
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So do I but I can't see either happening. He's well past his sell by date. What next? "Will Carling targets 2013 Lions tour"!
I remain a big fan of Jonny and all that he has done for English rugby over the years, but I think that the Lions picks will be based on the performances in the Autumn internationals and the 6N, so this conversation is a bit premature.
Sorry Jonny, you were great but are too old now. The BBC love writing about Wilkinson, Cipriani, Henson et al for no apparent reason, seems to me all Gatland is saying is he will consider anyone.
OMG Danny Cips is in contention for play 10 for the Lions - HOLD THE BACK PAGE
Guys its a None Story. If WG takes JW - he'll be certified. Beside he is not Welsh
I admire you, your clearly saying this to wind up and get a rise....
It can be the only explanation.
To be fair, in the WC Semi we were on the end of a poor decision from a ref who didn't understand the physical mis-match in THAT tackle nor took into account the previous record of Warburton, which is nothing less than exemplary.
But I'm sure you understand, given that the AB's benefitted from a dismal display by Joubert in the Final.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XBqetaCfgo
As for Wilko, #83- couldn't have put it better myself.
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66.ItstheEaWCBnotECB with a back 3 of North, Bowe and Kearney where exactly will Halfpenny be taking the kicks from??? the bench
Where the ball is placed. Are those other 3 a kicking option?
Points make prizes
If we're going back that far - lets get Neil Jenkins back - a far superior player all round - Just imagine, imagine for 1 second how many more points he'd have score during his time for Wales if the Welsh pack (team) had been anywhere near as good as Englands.
Enjoy the French pension pot Jonny
The Lions should not be about giving players who are past their best a swansong.
ferris, Kearney, Richie gray, Jamie Roberts are quality players. But Hartley, Dan Cole are as well.
Also, there are some massively overrated players e.g. Farrell but also Jonathan Davies who refuses to pass and cannot execute a simple two on 1. Welsh fans won't agree
Your idea of what qualities the England side of 03 possessed only highlight my point of bitterness from the other home nations
This isn't about nostalgia and wanting the glory days back. This is about a lack of quality elsewhere. Bod is nowhere near the player he is made out to be anymore. Especially not since 09.