“Poster boy of penalties,” – Martin Johnson selects England pack with Maro Itoje benched - Ruck

“Poster boy of penalties,” – Martin Johnson selects England pack with Maro Itoje benched

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 JONHSON’S ENGLAND PACK:

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)

2. Jamie George (Saracens)

3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

Final whistle celebrations for Ellis Genge of England Rugby, Kyle Sinckler of England Rugby and Joe Marler of England Rugby after the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. – PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

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