Comments on: From the Archives: ‘Martin Johnson has some tough decisions to make’

By: Henry

Henry — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:25:09 +0000

Interesting read- a few laughs now but I totally agree with the back row comment- the combo of Croft, Rees and Haskell would have been excellent (though now Haskell would probably have been replaced by B Vunipola) but for serious injuries to two of them, one career ending, we never really got a chance to see it work…

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:56:49 +0000

He was always seen as too weak defensively I think, but I actually completely agree with you. He’s one of my favourite players to watch and deserved more of a shot with England. Imagine a back three with him and JSD in it?! Could have caused carnage!

By: Geat

Geat — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:55:03 +0000

I still don’t understand why, pre-Foden, Abendanon didn’t get more of a look-in in for England. We were playing Monye at fullback in 2009 for crying out loud!

His only recent outing in an England shirt was a midweek game on the 2012 South Africa tour, and he scored a first-half hat-trick.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:53:45 +0000

Poor Johnno.

By: Lee bloodandmud.com

Lee bloodandmud.com — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:27:38 +0000

THis is what i made of the squad in January 2009. I’ve never really been as diplomatic as you fellas on here!

http://www.bloodandmud.com/2009/01/england-6-nations-squad-named-the-nation-cries-salt-tears-of-frustration.html

By: Jacob

Jacob — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:22:33 +0000

Haha this is brilliant!

One player that does stand out here is Tom Rees. The best player to come through the Wasps Academy in the last decade, and have 5 or 6 years as England captain by now had it not been for his knee injuries. Such an unfortunate waste of talent.

By: Dazza

Dazza — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:53:29 +0000

“Cipriani is the future”!!!!! That is funny when you read it now!! LOL