Special security for Wilkinson ahead of final

England outhalf Jonny Wilkinson will have special security in the run-up to the Rugby World Cup final against defending champions…

England outhalf Jonny Wilkinson will have special security in the run-up to the Rugby World Cup final against defending champions Australia.

"We make sure a couple of people who are on the trip with us are always around him," England coach Clive Woodward said today.

"We are going to look after him when we know there are lots of people around so it's not just the World Cup. It's not just in Australia. It's no big drama. He's a high-profile sports person."

Woodward, whose team defeated France 24-7 yesterday with all the English points coming from Wilkinson's boot, said the England management would also be taking security precautions to prevent any espionage before Saturday.

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"We take our normal precautions which are professional and thorough," he said. "I don't really think the Australians will do anything untoward."

Woodward said special equipment was used to detect any hidden microphones or security bugs at team meetings and in the changing rooms.