"Poster boy of penalties," - Martin Johnson selects England pack for World Cup - Ruck

“Poster boy of penalties,” – Martin Johnson selects England pack for World Cup

Martin Johnson has ripped up England’s pack ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, suggesting new boss Steve Borthwick should make a number of big changes. 

His former coach Johnson, who famously led England to the World Cup as captain in 2003, suggested making a number of significant changes to the pack at a recent speaking engagement.

Martin Johnson selects England pack for Six Nations, there’s a lot to like

MARTIN JONHSON’S ENGLAND PACK:

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)

2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs) for Jamie George (Saracens)

3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

Gallagher Player of the Match Luke Cowan-Dickie, Captain of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints at Sandy Park, Exeter on 7th January 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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