#2. Jonny Wilkinson (England) – 2001
- Major teams British and Irish Lions, Newcastle Falcons, Toulon, England
- Position Fly-half
- Caps 6
The second test against Australia, on 7 July, saw the Lions lose 35–14 at the Docklands Stadium.
Wilkinson was blamed by many for defeat after throwing a long pass inside his 22 that was intercepted by Joe Roff. This was seen as not only the turning point in the match, but the entire test series.
A standout Lions tour is truly the only thing missing from Wilkinson’s incredible CV, which included multiple Six Nations, Champions Cups, Premiership and the Rugby World Cup.
DID YOU KNOW? He gained a place at the University of Durham, but gave his place up in 1997 to become a professional rugby union player with the Newcastle Falcons