Jonny Wilkinson’s England masterclass in Bloemfontein 18 years ago is inspiring Owen Farrell ahead of crunch South Africa Test
15th June 2018, 10:00 pm == OWEN FARRELL was just eight years old when Jonny Wilkinson's golden boot won the 2000 Battle of Bloemfontein. Wilko dragged himself off his sickbed to mastermind England's only ever victory against South Africa in the Free State. Getty Images - Getty Jonny Wilkinson booting the Boks with his sensational 27-point haul in 2000 Getty Images Jonny Wilkinson skips past Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein With a record-breaking eight penalties and a drop goal against the Boks, the World Cup winning fly-half's performance ranks as one of his greatest of all time. And skipper Farrell has taken inspiration from that epic Test match 18 years ago as he looks to make his own history and save the series. Pumped-up Farrell said: "I have seen that game and you remember things like that. Getty Images Owen Farrell, centre, is good mates with 2000 hero WIlko AFP or licensors Aphiwe Dyanti went over for a try...