World Cup will be different ball game - Johnson

England captain Martin Johnson has played down Saturday’s Twickenham showdown with New Zealand in terms of its relevance regarding the 2003 World Cup.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2002 - 05:53

England captain Martin Johnson has played down Saturday’s Twickenham showdown with New Zealand in terms of its relevance regarding the 2003 World Cup.

Johnson’s men begin a scheduled 13-Test countdown towards Australia next October when they tackle the All Blacks this weekend.

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