Johnson: Win can be first step of England reign

MARTIN JOHNSON believes victory over South Africa today would be a seminal moment in his quest to re-establish England as the dominant force in world rugby.

Ten years ago, the Springboks arrived at Twickenham as world champions and one win away from setting a new record for consecutive Test victories.

England won 13-7. It was their first victory over southern hemisphere opposition under Clive Woodward and proved to be the first step in changing the balance of power in world rugby.