Johnson laments lack of discipline

ANYONE who ever watched Martin Johnson play rugby will hardly be surprised that the team he now manages has something of a disciplinary problem. After all, ‘Johnno’ was no stranger to the yellow peril himself.

The England manager’s sin was usually one of aggression. His teams are more varied. The big problem is that they are repeat offenders. England have been unable to learn from their mistakes and the crisis is escalating.

Saturday saw their yellow card count rise to ten in just four games. Add in the 18 penalties they conceded and not even Ronan O’Gara’s rare off day with the boot could save their souls.