IT IS little wonder Toby Flood highlighted the importance of keeping Dan Carter locked down at Twickenham today — because the statistics show he is good enough to beat England on his own.

IRELAND coach Declan Kidney has called on referees to ensure the contest at the breakdown remains under the new global law interpretations.

Martin Johnson confirmed today that Australia's arch nemesis Jonny Wilkinson will be fit to tackle the Wallabies in Perth next Saturday.