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Article: Wilkinson's getting his kicks with Toulon

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September 21, 2009
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Jonny Wilkinson spent this weekend doing what he does best, kicking penalties, dropping goals and revelling in the challenges to be found outside his comfort zone.

The good news for England's rugby selectors is that the man they want to wear the national No 10 jersey in their autumn internationals is feeling mentally refreshed and ready for the challenges ahead. He's also in excellent kicking form.

Wilkinson kicked Toulon to an important 18-13 win over Stade Toulouse in the French Top 14 match at Marseilles' Velodrome yesterday, scene of the English fly half's kicking triumph against Australia in the quarter-final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Against Toulouse he landed three penalties and ...

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