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Wales fans rage at Martin Johnson's latest comments
Former England captain Martin Johnson has come under some criticism from Welsh fans over his latest comments regarding the Grand Slam winning team.
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According to WalesOnline, Johnson said that if the Six Nations were played again, it would probably be a different result, suggesting a few results could have gone the other way throughout the Championship.
Looking ahead to the World Cup in Japan later this year, Johnson wrote off Wales’ chances of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup. This is because it will be on neutral ground, and they will not have the advantage of playing at the Principality Stadium, where they hosted both England and Ireland this year. Johnson believes that playing at home is such an advantage to Wales due to the atmosphere it creates, and they will not be as successful away from home.
However, many fans have said that this is sour grapes from the former coach, saying that this is completely hypothetical. Indeed, many Welsh fans highlighted England’s World Cup win in 2003, saying that Johnson’s team were fortuitous at times, and had the tournament been played again, the result may have been different too. England’s quarter-final against Wales, where the Welsh were leading at half time, was brought up as well. This is what the fans have said:
Some very strange comments here from a legend like Martin Johnson. If the 6 Nations was played again in a few months it could be a different result. Well it doesn’t and who cares?!!! Could say the exact same thing about his England World Cup winning run. Very strange.
— Jamie Murphy (@JamieMurphy0716) March 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/JohnPaulRich180/status/1110133183297830913
I question whether England would have won the World Cup in 03…swings and roundabouts you stupid English whinge bag! He wasn’t happy after we beat them in Cardiff and was still a miserable bastard when we turned Ireland over to win the Slam
— Owain Thorngate (@canoe1988) March 25, 2019
Thoughts mean absolutely nothing…..I would rather be in our position than any of the other six nations side @quietlybuilding
— Marc Jenkins (@Jenks3393) March 25, 2019
There is no “if” in sport. Subjective nonsense.
— EL Davido (@DavidHa28348221) March 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/KeriMorgan4/status/1110106037128974336
https://twitter.com/dave_kimber/status/1110307241037623299
If if if….
If his auntie had had balls, she’d have been his uncle. Still it provides a click bait headline.. ?— Robert Pugh ???????????????? (@pughrob) March 25, 2019
It will be replayed in 12 months time and there will be a different result. That’s the nature of sport. Let’s enjoy our moment.
— Andrew Calderbank (@CrankAc) March 24, 2019
And if the 2003 World Cup Final was replayed again, can Martin Johnson guarantee England would win? He was a legend of a player, but he doesn't appear to be impartial as a pundit.
— Aussie RL Lover (@Twainlover69) March 24, 2019
Pretty irrelevant though, really.
— Geraint Jones ??????? (@jones_itfc) March 24, 2019
Despite Johnson’s comments, many Welsh fans seem confident going into the World Cup in September. While the Principality Stadium in undeniably a huge help, they did not play every one of their 14-match streak at home, and they have found a way to win in some tricky situations.
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Johnson has clearly not ingratiated himself with the Welsh fans with these comments, but ultimately, the fans have said that they would rather be in the position that they are in currently, than any other side in the Six Nations.
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Good summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
1 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
1 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
1 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
45 Go to commentsDickson went to his pocket for a card, saw who it was, changed his mind and spoke at length to TMO. One angle clearly shows Care diving over a Saints player to kill the ball. 1st yellow, reason given for not Red was player was falling backwards. He was only falling backwards after contact with Lawes. Graham try should have stood. Mitchell did not have both hands on the ball, ball went forward from a Saints boot dragging over it. 2 intentional knock-on's. One of which had an overlap on the outside. If Quins are happy to win by intentional foul play, then it does not say much for them. Would appear to be a bad day for Karl Dickson, also for the RFU in appointing a Ref who spent 8 years as a player at one of the clubs.
5 Go to commentsLet’s not forget about Ardie Savea just yet.
8 Go to commentsThe URC and the Euro Championscup can’t run at the same time, basically dilutes both competitions.
2 Go to comments“While Sotutu should start at No.8 for the All Blacks against England, but it’s only in that arena that he can prove just how good he really is.” And that my friends is where simply hasnt shone despite multiple opportunities. Even in this performance you can see what did him in in the test arena..he almost always still runs at the opposition almost ramrod upright making him easier to stop than it should be.
8 Go to commentsShould have been 0-0 and a message from SR CEO to both teams - “don’t worry about turning up next year”.
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