England can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says Johnson
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Former captain says losses can benefit team next year Johnson refuses to comment on Henry Pollock hype Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. England endured some disastrous moments during the Six Nations this year, mo
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Former captain says losses can benefit team next year Johnson refuses to comment on Henry Pollock hype Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year.
England endured some disastrous moments during the Six Nations this year, most notably the 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Twickenham , and finished the tournament with a solitary win against Wales.
Summer Nations Championship fixtures began with an away defeat by the world champions, South Africa, before victories against Fiji and Argentina. Continue reading...
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