Wilkinson to be rested?

JONNY WILKINSON could be rested for Toulon’s Heineken Cup tie against Munster this weekend.

JONNY WILKINSON could be rested for Toulon’s Heineken Cup tie against Munster this weekend.

Wilkinson starred in the big-spending French outfit’s 19-14 victory over the Ospreys with a 14-point tally and an assist for Paul Sackey’s late winner.

But the England outhalf (31) is set to miss out as Toulon face a trio of successive away Top 14 clashes at Stade Français, Toulouse and Perpignan following the trip to Thomond Park on Saturday.

Toulon head coach Philippe Saint André said: “I will change some players and rest a few. I have guys like Felipe Contepomi who will start next week.”

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The inclusion of ex-Leinster outhalf Contepomi will add extra spice to the Pool Three fixture in Limerick where the Argentinian will face Ronan O’Gara.