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.

World Cup will be different ball game - Johnson
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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