After a disappointing six nations, finishing third behind Ireland and France, These November Internationals present the greatest challenge of Martin Johnson’s coaching career.
If Martin Johnson was part of Queen, he could happily replace Freddie Mercury; such is his increasing talent in this department.
The likeness is unparalleled.
Sure they are not winning, sure the sharks are circling, but Johnson remains as calm as if his summer holiday is still continuing.
We downunder have heard the usual taunts. The jibes at the Haka, and the oh they don’t play real rugby. Don’t be surprised after this first test if you hear the ‘McCaw is a cheat’ call as well. The old mills just keep on turning.
England Forward Coach Mike Ford even went as far to say that the Tri-Nations was “not test rugby.”
When you have the third best forward pack in the Northern Hemisphere, against the best forward pack in the World, then one should learn to keep their trap shut.
This provides the ammo for the All Blacks to go out and stuff them.
The ‘Donald miscalculation,’ is set to be righted, the only way it can be, with a Dan Carter 80 minuter this weekend.
Whichever way you look at it, the All Blacks have the edge in every position.
Owen Franks is set to continue all good New Zealand prop’s favourite past time; finding out Andy Sheridan at scrum time, while Sonny ‘the star attraction’ Williams will be a menace every time he touches the ball. He should make light work of both Tindall, and Hape.
And with Richie McCaw going to be playing the part of …. Well… Richie McCaw, tomorrow morning’s viewing should make for some excellent rugby.
The weather looks average, let’s hope it stays black, and here’s hoping to a 30 point drubbing.
After a crushing defeat, Johnson may be that much closer to singing "Death on Two Legs" to his troops.
What do you think?
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