Johnny Wilkinson .. will he?

**shaunbhoy** · 29 April 2013, 10:40

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

I watched him yesterday at Twickers where he completely outplayed Owen Farrell. The Lions should pick him along with Christian Wade and James Hook.

Nah. Too old. He'll probably dislocate his shoulder again carrying his luggage off the plane.

**Old Hack** · 29 April 2013, 10:51

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

I watched him yesterday at Twickers where he completely outplayed Owen Farrell. The Lions should pick him along with Christian Wade and James Hook.

He looked good yesterday actually, and I think it would be good for the younger players to see how to conduct yourself too. I'd like to see him go on, he just looks the real deal every time I get to see him play. Would be a fitting finale to be honest.

**DodgyAgent** · 29 April 2013, 10:59

Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post

Nah. Too old. He'll probably dislocate his shoulder again carrying his luggage off the plane.

He is 33 and fit as he has ever been and if it means taking one less "token scot" then so be it

**Bunk** · 29 April 2013, 11:13

Apparently, because he plays for a French team it's unlikely he'll be picked, as they won't release him in time for the start of the tour.

Or so some bloke said on the radio this morning.

**shaunbhoy** · 29 April 2013, 12:01

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

He is 33 and fit as he has ever been and if it means taking one less "token scot" then so be it

He's a sicknote and should not be taking up a place on the plane.

HTH

**Scoobos** · 29 April 2013, 15:02

I think hes done very well to quit while he was marginally ahead.

A great player, but hes no part in the future of this new england side so it would just be holding onto the past.

Absolute legend mind.

**Mich the Tester** · 29 April 2013, 15:08

Originally posted by Scoobos View Post

I think hes done very well to quit while he was marginally ahead.

A great player, but hes no part in the future of this new england side so it would just be holding onto the past.

Absolute legend mind.

He's 33 and will be 36 at the next world cup. There have been older fly halves at that level. Hugo Porta comes to mind, one of the best ever; played internationals at 40. It's do-able for a number 10 if he uses his brain more than his brawn.

**Doggy Styles** · 29 April 2013, 20:56

Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post

He's 33 and will be 36 at the next world cup. There have been older fly halves at that level. Hugo Porta comes to mind, one of the best ever; played internationals at 40. It's do-able for a number 10 if he uses his brain more than his brawn.

He was fairly crap at the last world cup.

**d000hg** · 29 April 2013, 21:13

Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post

He was fairly crap at the last world cup.

Yeah but so were Ronaldo, Messi and Van Persie from memory (yes I know it wasn't the same world cup).

Johnny Wilkinson .. will he?