The Independent (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
There was an illuminating moment on the eve of England's eighth consecutive defeat at the hands of the All Blacks. Asked to explain why he had left some of his most creative attacking spirits – Shane Geraghty, Mathew Tait, Tom Croft – on the replacements' bench, Martin Johnson furrowed his brow, sighed wearily and muttered "Ah, that word 'creativity' again", as though he did...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Nice bench, shame about the team. England, in full damage-limitation mode, will confront the All Blacks at Twickenham this weekend with a deeply defensive line-up on the pitch and some of the richest attacking talent in the land – the centres Mathew Tait and Shane Geraghty, the flanker Tom Croft – loitering among the replacements. Tait, recalled to the match-day squad after a fortnight...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Rookie Erinle admits he lacks creativity but hopes to profit from more simple virtues When Martin Johnson warned English players last season of the consequences for their international careers of moving to France, he did not have Ayoola Erinle in mind. The 29-year-old centre was loaned out to first division Nottingham last season after finding himself without a role at Leicester and joined Biarritz...
The Life and Views of Graham Reid (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
There are only so many articles, blogs and comments a boy can read before he becomes determined to stick his oar in; consider my oar officially submerged and my boat rocking upon the swelling waves of discontent. Two weeks of woeful England performances, consistent pressure from media and fans alike, and a great performance from a club captainless Saracens have led me to one - fairly obvious - conclusion:...
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
BAGSHOT, England, Nov 18 (Reuters) - England were bereft of invention against Argentina but instead of encouraging Shane Geraghty to run with the ball or recalling Mathew Tait they have opted for a surprise first start for Ayoola Erinle against New Zealand.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
• Three changes made to side that beat Argentina • Erinle thought England dream had 'been and gone' Ayoola Erinle will make his first England start after replacing Shane Geraghty at inside centre in the team to play New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday. The surprise selection of the Biarritz centre is one of three personnel changes Martin Johnson has made to the side that laboured to a...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
SIMON Shaw and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday's final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
SIMON SHAW and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday’s final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.
icWales (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
SIMON SHAW and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday’s final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Wasps lock and Sale back return to England squad for final autumn international against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday's final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.
Rugby World Cup News (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait will return to the England 22 to face New Zealand on Saturday after 10 players were released back to their clubs. Shaw, 36, was added to the squad after proving his fitness and could start in place of Louis Deacon, with Courtney Lawes dropping out of the squad. Tait is back [...]
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
LONDON (Reuters) - Talented utility back Mathew Tait and mighty lock Simon Shaw have been included in England's match 22 to face New Zealand on Saturday as manager Martin Johnson seeks a dramatic improvement from his flagging team.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Talented utility back Mathew Tait and mighty lock Simon Shaw have been included in England's match 22 to face New Zealand on Saturday as manager Martin Johnson seeks a dramatic improvement from his flagging team.
icWales (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday's final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.
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