Jonny stars in return to side

Jonny Wilkinson said he was just happy to be back in action after destroying Northampton with the boot in Newcastle’s 32-22 victory.

The returning Wilkinson scored 2 penalties, 5 drop-goals and a conversion to finish with a 22 point haul, his late 5th drop goal denying Northampton a bonus point.

After game the England fly-half commented, “It was great to get stuck in – it’s a great feeling and it’s what competing is all about.”