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Rugby Union: It's Wilko and boot

DUNVANT 26 NEWCASTLE 45

JOHNNY Wilkinson put the boot into the struggling Welshmen to keep Newcastle on course to win their Group.

He kicked 25 points and was a massive influence throughout.

The Welshmen threw down the challenge, trying to keep the ball in hand.

But they flattered to deceive as Newcastle took over.

Steve O'Neill crossed from a line-out for the visitors' first touchdown.

Mike Wood cruised in as Wilkinson popped over his fifth penalty and the Welshmen faced a hopeless task.

Dunvant tries from Darren Berry, Mark Armstrong and Alan Harris brought replies from Jamie Noon and Martin Shaw.