LIST: Five times Martin Johnson proved he was rugby’s greatest ever captain - Page 3 of 5 - Ruck

LIST: Five times Martin Johnson proved he was rugby’s greatest ever captain

3. Standing firm

Never was his leadership present more so than at Landsdowne Road in 2003 when shortly before kick-off against Ireland, Johnson broke protocol by refusing to move to the red carpet parade area, resulting in President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, having to walk across the uncovered grass to him instead.

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