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Jonny Wilkinson awarded honorary citizenship of Toulon by city's mayor

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Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson is awarded honorary citizenship of Toulon after guiding the side to a Top 14 and Heineken Cup double.

Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson was awarded honorary citizenship of Toulon on Sunday by the city's mayor.

The fly-half announced last month that he would retire from the sport following a glittering career.

The 35-year-old signed off with a Top 14 victory for Toulon on Saturday after he guided the team to Heineken Cup glory over Saracens the week before.

During Toulon's celebrations on Sunday, Wilkinson was awarded honorary citizenship by mayor Hubert Falco while on stage in front of hundreds of fans.

Wilkinson, who earned 91 England caps, spent 12 years playing for Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership before joining Toulon in 2009.

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Toulon's English fly-half Jonny Wilkinson kicks a try conversion during the European Cup final rugby union match between RC Toulon and Saracens at The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales, on May 24, 2014
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