Johnson: we must create fortress again

MARTIN JOHNSON warned England the time has come to start turning Twickenham into a feared venue once again as they England have lost six of their 13 home Tests since Johnson took charge in the summer of 2008.

When he was a player himself, Twickenham was England’s fortress. Sir Clive Woodward’s side did not lose at home in 22 Tests over four years in the build-up to their 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph.

That aura of invincibility has been lost. Australia will arrive at HQ today having won on their last two visits and England’s recent home record is four defeats in six Tests.