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Wilkinson in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com
Full Name: Jonathan Peter Wilkinson
Place of Birth: Surrey North Western, Surrey, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 25 May, 1979
Ethnicity: English
Jonny Wilkinson is an English rugby union player. A fly-half, he played for Newcastle Falcons and Toulon, and for the England national team and British & Irish Lions. He is the top point-scorer at both clubs he played for.
Jonny is the son of Philippa and Phil Wilkinson. His mother was born in Copperbelt Province, Zambia. His brother is rugby union player Mark Wilkinson. Jonny is married to Shelley Jenkins. Shelley is a scaffolding company heiress. He has launched Fineside, an online men’s fashion label.
Jonny’s paternal grandfather was named Philip “Pip” Wilkinson. He played football for the Norwich team.
Jonny’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Papworth.