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“Sometimes he didn’t need teammates” – Martin Johnson Names His Five Toughest Opponents

Here are the five players England legend Martin Johnson selected as his toughest opponents in international rugby.

A giant of the game in more ways than one, the 2003 World Cup-winning captain is widely regarded as one of the greatest locks to have ever played the game.

That famous night in Sydney was Johnson’s 84th and final international cap after a stellar career that included playing in three World Cups.

Below he discusses his five toughest opponents from his time on the rugby field.

MARTIN JOHNSON: TOUGHEST OPPONENTS

5. Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand)

Johnson said: ” “Played for the All Blacks for ten years, a fantastic competitor and a great captain.”

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