Posts Tagged Martin Johnson
Roberts revels in All Blacks win
Jamie Roberts hopes his role in the Barbarians’ victory over New Zealand will make up for his dad missing the match.
Victor Matfield’s Barbarians took their place alongside the fabled class of 1973 by inflicting the solitary defeat of New Zealand’s autumn tour with a 25-18 triumph at Twickenham.
As a spectacle the match failed to rescale [...]
Johnno goes on the defensive
England manager Martin Johnson insists he will not be pressured into sacking his under-fire coaches just to appease “hysterical” critics.
Johnson’s side have been the subject of widespread criticism in the wake of a disappointing autumn series that included defeats to Australia and New Zealand either side of a far from impressive victory over Argentina. But [...]
Rugby bosses ponder law changes
Rugby’s governing body could consider law changes in response to the number of recent injuries and a perception the sport is becoming less entertaining.
Injuries have become a major issue this season, while the trend has grown for kicking rather than running the ball.
The International Rugby Board council meets next week, and Rugby Football Union chairman [...]
England can win Six Nations
Lawrence Dallaglio believes England can win the 2010 Six Nations despite two defeats in their three autumn Tests.
The former England captain told BBC Sport that Martin Johnson’s men can challenge France, who he believes will start favourites in a post-Lions year.
“This may surprise a few people, but in my view England will probably go on [...]
WorldCup Winner urged to save himself
World Cup-winner Will Greenwood has warned England manager and former team-mate Martin Johnson he could end up being sacked unless he makes immediate changes to his coaching staff.
Greenwood supported Johnson, who is under increasing pressure as England fail to fire this autumn, but told him he better turn his sights on assistant coaches Mike Ford [...]
Johnson aims to learn from criticism
England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in “determined mood” heading into Saturday’s showdown with New Zealand.
The critics have been out in force after two disappointing performances in the 18-9 defeat to Australia and last weekend’s laboured 16-9 victory over Argentina.
World Cup-winning full-back Josh Lewsey and the former England captain Will Carling have both [...]
England relish All Blacks challenge
Shane Geraghty is convinced England can transform their fortunes in a week and pull off an improbable victory over New Zealand on Saturday.
England head into the game on the back of a 16-9 victory over Argentina but a turgid performance that was devoid of pace and creativity.
There appears to be a crisis of confidence in [...]
All Blacks reload for Twickenham showdown
New Zealand have cranked up the pressure on under-fire England by confirming that their strongest side will line-up at Twickenham next Saturday.
A second-string All Blacks side laboured past Italy in Milan on Saturday and they are expected to recall all their big names to face England who, despite edging out Argentina, are reeling from [...]
England make four changes for Pumas
England manager Martin Johnson has made four changes to his side to face Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.
Bath prop Duncan Bell starts in the front-row for the first time since 2005 after an injury to club-mate David Wilson and he is joined there by Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley.
Paul Hodgson has displaced Danny Care at [...]
Wilko sends out warning
Jonny Wilkinson believes England need “to improve in every single area” if they are not to take another beating at Twickenham.
Wilkinson, making his first appearance for 18 months, scored all England’s points on Saturday in an 18-9 defeat against Australia which began brightly but ultimately highlighted the inexperience of Martin Johnson’s team.
And England’s fly-half warned [...]