Rugby: Wilkinson becomes record World Cup points scorer

England's Jonny Wilkinson poses at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille. Photo / Reuters

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MARSEILLE - England outside-half Johnny Wilkinson became the top points scorer in rugby World Cup history during the quarter-final match against Australia here on Saturday.

Wilkinson, playing his 13th match in his third World Cup, kicked two early penalties to overtake Scotland full-back Gavin Hastings (227 points) at the top of the list with 228.

- AFP