Johnson says World Cup would suffer if England and France break ranks

Martin Johnson believes the World Cup would be devalued if England and France joined rugby union’s three southern hemisphere heavyweights to contest an annual tournament.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2001 - 11:22

Martin Johnson believes the World Cup would be devalued if England and France joined rugby union’s three southern hemisphere heavyweights to contest an annual tournament.

The England captain yesterday joined manager Clive Woodward in throwing his weight behind the Six Nations Championship.

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