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Wilkinson snaps Toulon losing streak

Roar Guru
30th March, 2013
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Jonny Wilkinson kicked 17 points for Toulon as the Top 14 leaders ended a four-match losing streak away from home on Saturday with a 43-11 rout of Stade Francais.

The former England five-eighth – who confirmed reports he was set to extend his contract with Toulon for another year – kicked seven from seven while his side ran in four tries in the first Top 14 match to be played under a closed roof in Lille.

Defeat for Stade means for the fourth season running they will not contest the end of season title play-offs.

“The pressure was on us against a good side but we responded to the challenge perfectly,” said Wilkinson.

“We are almost there with regards to extending my stay and I have said all season if I thought I could contribute something to the team next season I wanted to stay.

“I love playing with really good players and good coaches and that is what we have here,” added the 33-year-old, who has been there since 2009.

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