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| New injury setback for Wilkinson | New injury setback for Wilkinson |
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| England and Newcastle fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be out for a month after suffering kidney damage in the Falcons' 26-21 win over Bristol last Friday. | England and Newcastle fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be out for a month after suffering kidney damage in the Falcons' 26-21 win over Bristol last Friday. |
| The injury-plagued 27-year-old had only just returned after eight weeks out with a knee ligament injury. | The injury-plagued 27-year-old had only just returned after eight weeks out with a knee ligament injury. |
| No operation will be necessary but he has been advised to rest for one month before resuming any form of training. | No operation will be necessary but he has been advised to rest for one month before resuming any form of training. |
| Newcastle's director of rugby John Fletcher said: "We are all desperately disappointed for Jonny." | Newcastle's director of rugby John Fletcher said: "We are all desperately disappointed for Jonny." |
| He added: "He has shown in the past what resilience he has in the face of injury, and I'm sure we will see the same amazing strength of character this time round. | He added: "He has shown in the past what resilience he has in the face of injury, and I'm sure we will see the same amazing strength of character this time round. |
| "We are deliberately not giving an estimated date for his return to match action." | "We are deliberately not giving an estimated date for his return to match action." |
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| England head coach Andy Robinson said: "We are looking forward to seeing him back playing for Newcastle Falcons and putting this unlucky run of injuries behind him." | England head coach Andy Robinson said: "We are looking forward to seeing him back playing for Newcastle Falcons and putting this unlucky run of injuries behind him." |
| It is also another injury blow for Newcastle, whose number eight Phil Dowson was earlier ruled out for the season with a bicep injury. | It is also another injury blow for Newcastle, whose number eight Phil Dowson was earlier ruled out for the season with a bicep injury. |