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Thu 10 Oct 2008Wilkinson to miss Tests as injury jinx strikes again
JONNY WILKINSON is battling to play again before Christmas after being cut down by another cruel injury blow. The Newcastle outhalf looks certain to miss England's entire autumn Test programme, which features Twickenham clashes with the Pacific Islanders, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.
Wilkinson's place in the 32-man elite England squad is set to be filled by Danny Cipriani.
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