Rugby: Johnson up for Springbok challenge

Martin Johnson has pronounced himself ready to lead England against the Springboks after strolling through his comeback match for Leicester.

Sun, 18 Nov, 2001 - 12:12

Martin Johnson has pronounced himself ready to lead England against the Springboks after strolling through his comeback match for Leicester.

The England skipper ended his five-week lay-off with a broken hand in the Tigers' emphatic 37-3 win over Sale, playing all but five minutes of the table-topping clash.

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