Johnson admits defeat scars England

Martin Johnson admitted England would have to “wear the scar” after seeing their Grand Slam dream shattered by a 24-8 defeat at Aviva Stadium.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2011 - 20:01

Martin Johnson admitted England would have to “wear the scar” after seeing their Grand Slam dream shattered by a 24-8 defeat at Aviva Stadium.

England’s hopes of completing a first RBS 6 Nations clean sweep since 2003 were ruined at the final hurdle after Ireland ran riot in a contest they dominated throughout.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Aviva Stadium Person: Johnson Person: Martin Johnson Person: Tommy Bowe Person: Brian O’Driscoll Person: Jonathan Sexton Event: Grand Slam Event: Nations Organisation: England Organisation: Ireland

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