Joe Worsley

Should England sack Martin Johnson? Yes

Is Martin Johnson the right man to lead England? On this day six years ago he lifted the Webb Ellis Cup to confirm England as world-beaters. This morning, 19 months into his stint as England manager, after another defeat, the...

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Richard Williams: England pride in margin of defeat

Martin Johnson's men made it tough for their superior opponents, but nothing other than a New Zealand win was on the cards England promised to show their spirit against the All Blacks, and they were as good as their word. If...

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England 6-19 New Zealand: How the hosts rated

Autumn Internationals AMARK CUETO FULL-BACK – 7 A natural fit at full-back. Sound under the high ball in testing conditions, but too often found himself surrounded by black shirts when he came back to the ground, which meant he...

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Martin Johnson prefers pragmatism to answer the criticism | Richard Williams

The England coach believes consistency, rather than creativity, is the way forward for his under-fire players "It's been a tough week, I can't deny it," Martin Johnson said yesterday, giving some hint of his response to the...

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MATT DAWSON: Churchillian speech? Borthwick needs to PLAY like a leader

England have been taking a huge amount of flak all week and now they need a performance. There is an onus on everyone to rise to this challenge but it is a particularly important day for two men — Jonny Wilkinson and Steve...

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Preview: Internationals

Preview: Internationals Friday, November 20 England's problems have given New Zealand cause to be wary ahead of their rugby test at Twickenham on Saturday. A depleted England appear to be ripe for the taking by a near...

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Rugby: England v NZ preview

International: England v New Zealand Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday 21 November Kick-off: 1430 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, Sky Sports 2, highlights on BBC Three at 1900 and BBC Two at 1130 on Sunday. Text...

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Nonu hails England's special gesture (NZPA)

A simple gesture from England midfielder Will Greenwood earned All Black Ma'a Nonu's everlasting respect as he trudged off, shattered by his rugby test debut six years ago. That has never wavered, and has Nonu wary of the...

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Joe Worsley relishes Richie McCaw challenge on England return

Remarkably for the most experienced player in England’s starting XV, Joe Worsley has never played against New Zealand on home soil. That omission in a ten-year international career will be rectified at Twickenham tomorrow and...

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England names starting fifteen to face All Blacks

England manager Martin Johnson has made three changes and a positional switch to his starting fifteen for Sunday morning's test against the All Blacks at Twickenham. Lock Simon Shaw, flanker Joe Worsley and centre Ayoola Erinle...

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