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lawynd says...

I get the impression that if Wilkinson tours with the Lions, it'll be as a mentor to the younger players rather than a serious addition to the playing staff. Even Sexton with his experience could still learn something from the joint-best fly half of our generation.

Posted 10:26 17th January 2013

rugby_rockstar says...

Totally depends on how serious Gatland and Wilkinson are on having Jonny on the plane to Oz. Retirement at the end of the season adds alot of baggage to the lions tour if Jonny goes. If he wants to go on tour with the Lions then I'd suggest that Jonny plays another season. Even then he's got stiff competition from younger tens to even get into the mid week side.

Lets see how he does when his team travels to Montpellier on Saturday. I reckon winning the Euro-cup with Toulon will make an impression on Gatland. Its also a cool medal to stick next to his World Cup medal, Six nations Grand Slam and the old Powergen cup medal he won too. Long way to go yet though, and gatland will have to pick his lions squad before the euro cup final.

Posted 09:30 17th January 2013

ArmchairGeneral says...

Play on. It's obvious.

Posted 09:23 17th January 2013

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