Jonny Wilkinson extends his Toulon contract

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has signed a contract extension with French Top-14 club Toulon for a further season, with an option for a second. The 86-times capped 31-year-old, with 1178 international points to his name, will continue playing for the southern French outfit until 2013. This season he is the top scorer in the French league with 169 points.It's a move which could spell the end of the England star's international career.

His decision to stay in France could have serious implications for his international career after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) decided to only select players from domestic clubs after the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. Wilkinson, whose extra-time drop-goal won the 2003 World Cup for England, arrived at Toulon in the summer of 2009 from Newcastle and scored 302 points in his first season in France. Personally, I completely understand this move, as it probably prolongs his money-earning years by at least 2-3 seasons. He and Dan Carter of New Zealand, are the best players at their position, over the last 20 years. All the very best, Jonny!