Johnson rallies the troops

Martin Johnson called on his young England team to produce a “big finale” to their campaign and clinch the Grand Slam with victory over Ireland.

Martin Johnson called on his young England team to produce a “big finale” to their campaign and clinch the Grand Slam with victory over Ireland.

Johnson was captain the last time England completed an RBS 6 Nations clean sweep in 2003, a triumph sealed coincidentally with a 42-6 win at the old Lansdowne Road.

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