England can learn from defeats before Rugby World Cup

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 12:49 · Archive

Martin Johnson says England's heavy defeats can benefit the team at next year's Rugby World Cup.

Former England captain Martin Johnson believes the team's painful losses under Steve Borthwick, including a 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Twickenham during the Six Nations, can provide valuable lessons for the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. England finished the Six Nations with one win against Wales after defeats by South Africa and other setbacks.

How it is being reported

• BEN KAY INTERVIEW: My England team went to dark places to win the World Cup - Steve Borthwick's side can absolutely do the same. Here's what they need to do, from 'invaluable' Shaun Edwards to unleashing PREM style of playDaily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 12:00
• ‘Nothing is impossible’ – Martin Johnson tells England veteran to give Steve Borthwick World Cup ‘nightmare’Metro · 30 Sept, 09:00
• England can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says JohnsonThe Guardian · 30 Sept, 00:01

In this story: Martin Johnson · Steve Borthwick · England · Ireland · Twickenham · Australia · South Africa · Wales

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