Johnson backs England Women’s world cup chances
By RFU Press Release
July 24 2010
England Team Manager Martin Johnson was showing his support for the England Women’s World Cup squad yesterday (Thursday) when he visited the team at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, the venue of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 (WRWC).
Johnson backs England Women’s world cup chances
As a world cup winner himself in 2003, the former England captain passed on his support and invaluable advice to the 26-women squad as well as watched them in training at the tournament pool game venue. Johnson said: “I’m really impressed with what I have seen. The players look in great shape and are clearly raring to go. “As a former player, a team manager and someone who has experienced a world cup before, I know what the squad are going through and what is still to come for them. There will be some very challenging times ahead but I am sure this squad will be the best prepared they can be to contest the world cup. I know that I and the rest of the England men’s squad will be eagerly following their progress throughout the tournament.” The WRWC kicks off on August 20th. For WRWC 2010 tickets visit: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/WomensRugbyWorldCup or telephone: 0844 844 2010. Fans can opt to buy full tournament passes or individual match day tickets starting at just £10.Rugby fans who buy tickets for WRWC 2010 will also be put on a priority ticketing information list for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. For a full schedule of fixtures and to follow England in the WRWC visit: www.rfu.com/wrwc.
EnglandWRWC 2010 squad Claire Allan Richmond Margaret Alphonsi Saracens Charlotte Barras Saracens Sarah Beale Lichfield Rachael Burford Richmond Rochelle Clark Team Northumbria Rosemarie Crowley Lichfield Rebecca Essex Richmond Heather Fisher Worcester Amy Garnett Saracens Sophie Hemming Bristol Sarah HunterLichfield Emma Layland Richmond La Toya Mason Wasps Joanna McGilchrist Wasps Katy McLean (VC)Darlington Mowden Park Sharks Katherine Merchant Worcester Amber Penrith Worcester Fiona Pocock Richmond Claire Purdy Wasps Alice Richardson Richmond Emily Scarratt Lichfield Catherine Spencer (C) Bristol Tamara Taylor Darlington Mowden Park Sharks Amy Turner Richmond Danielle Waterman Worcester |
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Next he`ll be telling them how to play.
A few weeks back you posted that all an international side needs is a good scrum and lineout and a good kicking game. Anything else is a bonus.
So whats your view on the two Tri Nations tests so far in New Zealand and do you think Graham Henry would agree with your philosophy. Or Robbie Deans for that matter?
Quote:You don't win consecutive high pressure world cup knockout matches with "flair" (the latter gets you dumped out by the likes of Fiji or France). Every world cup has told us that. A big pack, very good setpiece and defense and fly halves who can control territory. Anything else is a bonus in those kinds of pressure matches.
As you can see that's a little different to what you wrote, and I stand by my opinion. I have no interest in derailing the point of the original post with mind-numbing confrontations with you. Otherwise I would have gone back to the three dozen times you've been proved wrong in the past, before conveniently ignoring it.
My point was, I would think the womens team may have quite enjoyed hearing from a world cup winning camptain, who knew what it was like going into a tournament as favourites.
Amazed you could actually find that amongst your great sea of waffle to be honest. Well done!
Anyway, again, do you think Graham Henry, whilst the Tri Nations Tests, were not `consecutive World Cup Knockout matches` would agree that the AB`s played with no flair. And that their victory was solely down to a big pack, good setpiece, defense, and a fly half who could control territory?
Answer on the back of a postage stamp please.
Also, by the way, whats being being favourites got to do with anything? Thats just a nonsense that journalists cough up when they cant think of anything else to ask a player. Im sure the girls couldnt give a stuff about that.
If it's close enough for you, then you know b.gger all, but then we already knew that. High pressure, world cup knockout matches aren't about 'flair', you don't win consecutive rounds at the world cup with 'flair'. At least that's not what history has shown us. That was my point. Stop trying to twist my words after you've been proved wrong for the 37th time.
History and indeed common sense has also told us that favourites have added pressure on their backs to perform on the big stage, whereas an underdog mentality can get teams far. Johnson and England went into 2003 as favourites for the world cup, along with perhaps NZ, and whilst they weren't at their best, they still found a way to win each game. The bottom line is I'm sure Johnson had some good insight to give the ladies, which is the point of the original post.
NZ played well in most facets of the game, showing amongst other things power, pace and precision behind the scrum. What's your point? Once again, my point was in regards to doing well at world cups, in particular, the latter stages. Keep digging yourself deeper, it's fun to watch.
Why dont you just answer the question? Its not that hard.
FWIW, I hear the Women's training squad were very pleased to see Johnno supporting their bid to become world champions.
A bit of support from this board would help too!
You twist people's arguments around, you ignore when you're proved wrong time and time again, you never admit to being wrong, you make up lies, and you criticise things you know nothing about. You're a total idiot, not worth my or anyone's time. It's a big laugh reading your posts though
EDIT: Sorry St_Bart, can't help it, will try to refrain in the future.
Quote:FWIW, I hear the Women's training squad were very pleased to see Johnno supporting their bid to become world champions.
Glad to hear it.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:07:26:14:51:02 by tigeroo.
Im going to some of the games. Bums on seats is what they need.
Im not sure players will really get much encouragement from reading stuff on here.
Quote:tigeroo
Ignore the comments relating to world cup knockout matches, and dealing with the pressure of being favourites. I'm sure GH was pleased with his side's pace, power and precision behind the scrum and agree that his side displayed more than the basics.
You twist people's arguments around, you ignore when you're proved wrong time and time again, you never admit to being wrong, you make up lies, and you criticise things you know nothing about. You're a total idiot, not worth my or anyone's time. It's a big laugh reading your posts though
EDIT: Sorry St_Bart, can't help it, will try to refrain in the future.
Quote:FWIW, I hear the Women's training squad were very pleased to see Johnno supporting their bid to become world champions.
Glad to hear it.
Refrain???
You cant help yourself.
Anyway why not just answer the question?
I say again, I already did you dull and now blind ***k.
Quote:I'm sure GH was pleased with his side's pace, power and precision behind the scrum and agree that his side displayed more than the basics.
Good for Henry and the all blacks.
I'm sure I don't need to remind anybody that I am often a critic of Johnno on this board, but happy to give credit where it's due, too!
But Tigeroo still hasnt answered the question...
