Martin Johnson’s options amongst Six Nations’ setbacks
England rugby has suffered through four consecutive weeks with injuries and other than Tom Croft, who got injured against Springboks last September; they seemed to be in fettle and certain after a respectable Test run and with a full accompaniment from which
to choose. Even of those entire staggering pass rallies by midweek, English training schedules will have been disturbed.
One of the gains of the eight year deal of 110 million Euros signed three years ago with all the Premiership clubs was to allow English elite squad to expend more time jointly. It wasn’t pictured that the troupe would be elbowing for treatment table liberty
during their get-togethers.
Mike Tindall has been acting as a vital element for England rugby recently, a dedicated charisma and one striving with Nick Easter Harlequins number eight to replace Lewis Moody as a captain. Bath’s open side flanker is expected to be back for the fixture
against France on 27th February. Nick Easter led his side to victory of 26-13 over Samoa while Moody and Tindall were on a rest.
Easter is in the right place to lead English rugby team in the frenzy of Millennium Stadium against Wales. The England’s management and coaches believe the fury and a monster yet to be unleashed from Easter, as he will be leading the national team. England
paired Shontayne Hape with Tindall as their most preferable centre partners in November. It was seen to be the most effective pairing, even though it wasn’t as fats or most nuanced. The pair performed rock solid against Australia, when England played all their
strengths to defeat the Wallabies.
If Tindall doesn’t get back totally fit in time for Six Nations then Shontayne Hape is the next preference for outside center, a position where he has played a lot for Bath. This development will result in Riki Flutey to come back in to the squad as inside
center replacing Hape. Flutey has already played at this position during last year’s Six Nations championship and stood his ground firmly.
If not Flutey then there is another option and a strong contender for England at inside center. Matt Banahan, who also plays for Bath have been selected in the squad already and might fill in for Hape’s position. He normally plays as a wing and has scored
many tries for the team.
Martin Johnson, like always is stoic. He has matured accustomed to mishap, identifying that dealing with hinders and setbacks is the sign of a good manager. Mike Tindall’s blow for him is yet another challenge. He believes England has a better “depth” now
days, but a change is needed to get through this challenge. The time is killing itself and options are declining.
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