Johnson announces 6 Nations squad

Martin Johnson was bullish about England's RBS 6 Nations title chances after naming a new-look squad that includes rugby league converts Shontayne Hape and Chris Ashton.

Johnson announces 6 Nations squad
Thu, 14 Jan, 2010 - 09:04

Martin Johnson was bullish about England's RBS 6 Nations title chances after naming a new-look squad that includes rugby league converts Shontayne Hape and Chris Ashton.

Johnson also promoted Northampton's dynamic duo Ben Foden and Courtney Lawes into his 32-man squad after learning some brutal lessons from England's autumn campaign.

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