Jonny Wilkinson knows what it takes to be a Rugby World Cup hero for England and he reckons Toby Flood can definitely fill that role this time around.
The 32-year-old is entering his fourth World Cup but will always be known as the man who hit a last-minute of extra-time drop goal in the 2003 World Cup final as England beat Australia.
He is now behind fly-half rival Flood in the pecking order going into this year's competition in New Zealand but will be a vital figure around the England camp, as he is a veteran among a youthful squad chosen by Martin Johnson. Those looking at the Rugby World Cup latest odds will know this.
Flood is likely to wear the shirt in England's opening World Cup clash with Argentina and Wilkinson admits they have been working together to "improve and help each other" going into a tournament the Lions feel they could do very well in.
"I'm bringing my experience, Floody's bringing his youth and flair and also his experience because he has got a large number of caps already," he added.
"And he will be leading England through big tournaments in the future and having a big influence."
England are the favourites to win Pool B but could face a mammoth challenge from Scotland and Argentina to top the pile, with Romania and Georgia making up the group. People placing rugby bets shouldn't rule out an upset.
The Lions come into the World Cup with good momentum following some warm-up victories but know a vital start is needed against a strong Pumas side.
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SAFCOM have a 3 year contract expiring 2012 with first refusal rights hasn't MM and co learned from the Supersport debacle about respecting Contracts ,lest another sponsor takes KRU to court. somebody do something to ring sanity back to rugby , incidentally nobody has spoken about the SGM saga and Fiasco yesterday when clubs exerted thier powers to an illegality , someone save us from these Buffons
SAFCOM have a 3 year contract expiring 2012 with first refusal rights hasn't MM and co learned from the Supersport debacle about respecting Contracts ,lest another sponsor takes KRU to court. somebody do something to ring sanity back to rugby , incidentally nobody has spoken about the SGM saga and Fiasco yesterday when clubs exerted thier powers to an illegality , someone save us from these Buffons
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