Rugby videos of tackles, tries, funny incidents and more: Jonny Wilkinson solid hit against Montauban

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Jonny Wilkinson solid hit against Montauban

For some reason we've had a few Top 14 clips in a row here on Rugbydump over the past few days. That's the way it goes sometimes, despite things usually being more of a mix.

This short clip was requested though, so while other clips are being compiled and prepared, this may be of interest to English and Toulon fans around the world.

Incidentally, if you feel that your favourite team isn't getting enough coverage here on RD, please do get involved with contributions and we'll definitely check out your clips, and probably post them on the site.

Jonny Wilkinson scored eight points as his side beat Montauban 18-7 at home as they moved into the top six of the Top 14 in France.

England will be happy to hear that Wilkinson's fitness isn't a concern ahead of the upcoming Six Nations. He limped off a week ago against Clermont, complaining of back pains.

In this latest match he was back to his old form though, managing to put in a trademark hit on flanker Abdel Boutaty, albeit with a bit of assistance from Mafileo Kefu.

Wilkinson will arrive in England on Thursday, as his side will play Toulon in the Amlin Challenge Cup. Keep a lookout early next week for another one of lock Ross Skeate's fascinating diary entries, exclusive to Rugbydump.

Time: 0:53

First!!!

By Anonymous, at January 12, 2010 9:58 pm
gj wilkinson! hope he can keep his level of playing.

By R.S., at January 12, 2010 9:59 pm
This comment has been removed by the author.

By Jacob Sauni, at January 12, 2010 10:09 pm
^I totally agree, it's wilko's mate who makes the hit. Still a great tackle.
Wilko's playing very well at the moment!

By Oli, at January 12, 2010 10:12 pm
Accidently deleted comment. But yep, Wilkinson is playing really well.

By Jacob Sauni, at January 12, 2010 10:15 pm
This comment has been removed by the author.

By Dylan, at January 12, 2010 10:17 pm
Wilkinson's side is Toulon!

By Dylan, at January 12, 2010 10:17 pm
nice tackle

By jamestheconvict, at January 12, 2010 10:21 pm
how newcastle miss him those hits would keep the crowd entertained every week, still got it

By geordie, at January 12, 2010 10:35 pm
Um...that's pretty clearly a 10 on the jersey, it's Wilkinson making that hit...

By istya, at January 12, 2010 10:42 pm
If you look closely you'll see the runner bouncing off and up slightly before Wilkinson even makes contact. Watch the man next to Wilkinson closely, he initiates the hit.

By Jacob Sauni, at January 12, 2010 10:48 pm
It's been acknowleged as being a bit of both guys. 'In this latest match he was back to his old form though, managing to put in a trademark hit on flanker Abdel Boutaty, albeit with a bit of assistance from Mafileo Kefu.'

I do feel Wilkinson made the hit though, even if the other guy did make contact at the same time or first. Yes Geordie, he looks the bizniz at the moment.

By Dave, at January 12, 2010 11:18 pm
Wilkie's always been a big hitter.

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 2:09 am
Great tackle on a big man, thanks RD.....must say i am confused with the final part of the entry....who is Wilkinson playing for and against in England :S?

By christo, at January 13, 2010 2:09 am
Jacob is either jealous or blind. If anything, The Wilk made contact first!

By Lance, at January 13, 2010 2:11 am
I'm neither thanks Lance. It's a 50/50 call.

By Jacob Sauni, at January 13, 2010 2:25 am
"Watch the man next to Wilkinson closely, he initiates the hit."

I watched it a few more times, and the other player certainly makes contact, but it's more like he pushes Montauban into Wilkinson's tackle.

By istya, at January 13, 2010 4:01 am
there is a god and his name is jonny

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 7:50 am
um....its bakkies botha actually!

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 11:47 am
nice tackle !! Wlko with toulon is amazing

By dezzy, at January 13, 2010 12:37 pm
I think JW actually put the majority of the contact in. Absolutely nailed him. And he's half his size.

By Andy, at January 13, 2010 1:50 pm
good hit and again u have to love the french commentators!

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 2:19 pm
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohh

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 4:38 pm
BLATANTLY JONNY'S HIT YOU GOONS

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 5:27 pm
It still seems high risk to run down Wilkinsons channel! haha

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 6:58 pm
bakkies botha channel is more dangerous

By Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 8:26 pm
mostly JWs hit i'd say- prob wouldn't have happened without him.
Good intercept by the 9, btw!

By mise, at January 14, 2010 12:51 am
JW made a tackle? What, is the moon blue?

By Anonymous, at January 14, 2010 8:53 am
Kefu has never been a big tackler, it's clear who the hit is by

By Anonymous, at January 14, 2010 2:29 pm
Mafi Kefu is not a big tackler ?

LOL !

Are you kidding ?

By 4LC4TR4Z, at January 14, 2010 6:25 pm
yawn more wilko hype, he lined him up and two of them made the average hit.
but the player gets back up when held, that is a penalty but never gets penalised teams always use it to get time for support to come. i wish refs were quicker on this!

By mat, at January 14, 2010 10:39 pm
"BLATANTLY JONNY'S HIT YOU GOONS"

"Kefu has never been a big tackler, it's clear who the hit is by"

You are one big bunch of retards, it's clear Johnny doesn't hit the shoulder, it's his mate who makes nthe hit anf then Johnny grabs the guy's legs to make him fall!

By Oli, at January 15, 2010 6:53 pm
Shut up Oil, you'll never be even half the man Wilkie is. It was CLEARLY his hit. Back off, son.

By flapjack, at January 16, 2010 7:58 am