Has Johnson let sentiment get in the way?

Question

Has England head coach Martin Johnson let sentiment get in the way?

Answer 1

Johnson was keen to stick with Steve Borthwick at captain and Jonny Wilkinson at fly-half and has had mixed success. In England’s next match against Scotland, Johnson may decide to give Toby Flood a run-out at fly-half. After all, Wilkinson has been misfiring in recent matches. It is possible that Johnson has let sentiment shroud his view on several occasions.