Wilko marches to record

12 April 2012

Jonny Wilkinson became the record points scorer in Five or Six Nations Championship history on Saturday.

The England fly-half's third-minute penalty against opponents Italy at Twickenham established a landmark.

Wilkinson went into the game level on 406 championship points with former Wales star Neil Jenkins, but soon moved past that figure.

The Newcastle star moved top of the all-time list in only his 54th England appearance, having amassed 27 points on his Test comeback against Calcutta Cup opponents Scotland last Saturday.

Wilkinson is also moving closer towards Jenkins' world record points total for Wales of 1,049.

And subject to form and fitness, Wilkinson could reach that total later this year, possibly during England's 2007 World Cup campaign.

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