Rugby fans call for Jonny Wilkinson to be knighted after Sir Lewis Hamilton receives honour
Rugby NewsMonday, 20 December 2021 at 09:37
Rugby fans have called for Jonny Wilkinson to be knighted after Sir Lewis Hamilton received the honour.
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion knelt before Prince Charles and was handed his knighthood on Wednesday
Hamilton's knighthood has got people talking about what other sportspeople deserve the accolade.
And a number of rugby fans believe Wilkinson - who is already an CBE - should be the next star to receive the honour.
"All these sporting gongs. How has Jonny Wilkinson not been knighted?," wrote one supporter.
Another added: "Jonny Wilkinson seems long overdue. He inspired thousands across the world to play rugby."
The 2003 World Cup winner was capped 91 times for England, scoring 1,179 points in what was a sensational career playing for his country.
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BACK-THREE:
- 15. Serge Blanco (France)
- 14. Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
- 11. David Campese (Australia)
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Honourable mentions: Bryan Habana (South Africa), Doug Howlett (New Zealand), Shane Williams (Wales), Jason Robinson (England), JPR Williams (Wales)
CENTRES:
- 13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
- 12. Tim Horan (Australia)
Did you know? O'Driscoll was chosen as Player of the Tournament in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 RBS Six Nations Championships.
Honourable mentions: Jeremy Guscott (England), Will Greenwood (England), Frank Bunce (New Zealand), Phillipe Sella (France), Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand), Brian Lima (Samoa)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- 9. Gareth Edwards (Wales)
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Honourable mentions: Dan Carter (New Zealand), Jonathan Davies (Wales), Michael Lynagh (Australia), Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa), George Gregan (Australia)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Os du Randt (South Africa)
- 2. Keith Wood (Ireland)
- 3. Olo Brown (New Zealand)
Honourable mentions: Os du Randt (South Africa), Rodrigo Roncero (Argentina), Steve McDowell (New Zealand), Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand), John Smit (South Africa), Mario Ledesma (Argentina)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Martin Johnson (England)
- 5. John Eales (Australia)
Did you know? Johnson was awarded an OBE by The Queen in 1997 but later honoured with a CBE in the aftermath of England’s Rugby World Cup triumph in 2003.
Honourable mentions: Victor Matfield (South Africa), Paul O'Connell (Ireland), Colin Meads (New Zealand), Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Richard Hill (England)
- 7. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
- 8. Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand)
Honourable mentions: George Smith (Australia), Neil Back (England) Schalk Burger (South Africa), Jerry Collins (New Zealand), Jerome Kaino (New Zealand), Francois Pienaar (South Africa), Sergio Parisse (Italy), Lawrence Dallaglio (England), Wayne Shelford (New Zealand)
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