“Going to the quarter-final, semis and the final with Toulon reminded me so much of that World Cup experience where you have media in the week and stadium visits.
“It’s a fabulous thing and the more people who can experience it, the better. However, if there is unhappiness and unrest then it needs to be sorted out and long may the competition continue.”
Wilkinson said today that he expects Toulon to open talks about his future at Christmas. The 34-year-old former England fly-half signed a contract extension last April which will expire at the end of this season.
Wilkinson said: “I have been fortunate to win the World Cup and then enjoy a Heineken Cup triumph with Toulon, doing something I love.
“You do wonder, ‘how do I give something like this up?’ But I know the end is going to come at some point and it’s understanding how you want to go out and the key for me is to be still improving.
“I still feel I am getting better and am trying to get back to where I was before I hurt my knee in 2008. I have started to find a way and with that comes more enjoyment.
“It is tough to plan ahead when you feel like this. I recognise there is a damage going too far in terms of your time, your reputation and your physical health and planning ahead is very hard.
“Last season I left it fairly late before telling Toulon that I wanted to continue and I wouldn’t expect to be given that again.
“In December, when the club are looking for answers about your plans, you need a plan in your head.”
