Johnson and Back to retire after RWC

England stars Martin Johnson and Neil Back have both hinted at possible retirement from international rugby after next year's World Cup in Australia.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2002 - 13:25

England stars Martin Johnson and Neil Back have both hinted at possible retirement from international rugby after next year's World Cup in Australia.

The Leicester forwards have won more than 100 caps between them, while England captain Johnson led the British Lions in South Africa five years ago and to Australia last summer.

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