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Wilkinson set for New Year return
LONDON, England -- England's World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson is set to start yet another injury comeback for Newcastle in a New Year's Day battle against Worcester. Wilkinson has not played for more than six weeks, having undergone groin surgery in yet another fitness problem during a catalogue of injuries over the past two years. Wilkinson's last England appearance came in the 2003 World Cup final, while he has only started four games for Newcastle this season. The Falcons have no intention of rushing him back into action, but a run-out off the replacements' bench against Worcester would at least see him launch 2006 on a positive note. "He was pretty close for the Leeds game," said Newcastle rugby director Rob Andrew, following a 13-10 victory over the Premiership's bottom club at Headingley on Tuesday night. "We will see how we go tomorrow and Friday. We will not force him, as that would be stupid, but equally, if he is right for Sunday he will take some part in the game." Mathew Tait's try made the difference as Newcastle halted a recent Leeds resurgence that left Tykes pinned to the Premiership basement, two points behind fellow strugglers Northampton. "The players responded magnificently," added Andrew. "Two days after Christmas, they have given everything for the club - you cannot ask for any more than that." 
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