Johnson wary of Scottish surprise

ENGLAND captain Martin Johnson has warned his team to expect a major Six Nations Championship challenge from Scotland in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash.

Johnson wary of Scottish surprise
Thu, 01 Mar, 2001 - 08:18

ENGLAND captain Martin Johnson has warned his team to expect a major Six Nations Championship challenge from Scotland in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash.

Johnson missed last season’s shock 19 13 defeat in Edinburgh, when the Scots wrecked English grand slam hopes, through injury.

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