Toulon aiming to uphold the legacy left by Jonny Wilkinson
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Jonny Wilkinson may be almost a year into retirement, but his legacy remains a great source of inspiration for Toulon, who will attempt to win an unprecedented third consecutive European title when they tackle Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup final tonight.
Wilkinson retired last summer, having captained Toulon to successive Heineken Cup triumphs and the club’s first French title in 22 years.
He was so revered on the Côte d’Azur that Toulon investigated the possibility of retiring his No 10 jersey.
Bernard Laporte, the head coach, had to find three players to take over Wilkinson’s al…
Wilkinson retired last summer, having captained Toulon to successive Heineken Cup triumphs and the club’s first French title in 22 years.
He was so revered on the Côte d’Azur that Toulon investigated the possibility of retiring his No 10 jersey.
Bernard Laporte, the head coach, had to find three players to take over Wilkinson’s al…
