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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Jonny Wilkinson's return serves as a reminder that he is not the man to guide England on his own November is more often devoted to the funereal rather than the celebratory. The playing surfaces are treacherous and a load of players are crocked even before they start sliding around on international duty. During these short daylight hours, nobody is in the mood to create sparks under water. Coaches...
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The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
Martin Johnson's hand may have been forced when he inked his back line to face Australia in the Autumn International series opener, with Delon Armitage and Riki Flutey ruled out through injury, but the new-look midfield partnership of Shane Geraghty and Dan Hipkiss in particular, failed to ignite England as they crumbled to a woeful 18-9 defeat at Twickenham yesterday.
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
When the old World Cup hero steps back into the England fold he will not find many familiar faces Two names leapt from the 32-strong list of players who are fit enough to represent England this autumn. Jonny Wilkinson and Courtney Lawes are at opposite ends of the Twickenham spectrum in terms of experience but their presence in Martin Johnson's squad offers a glimpse of a brighter horizon beyond the...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
The England manager may be forced to gamble in key positions for the autumn Tests because half his best XV is unavailable Martin Johnson's world is black and white. If players are unfit, find new ones. If people are worth selecting, stick with them. They're either good enough or they're not. The press shout a lot but rarely tell the whole story. Above all, rugby is a simple game. If you place your...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
Overworked and injured players leave Martin Johnson with half a team and the game with serious long-term problems And so it goes on. Another day, another injured England international struggling to play any part in the forthcoming autumn series. It has been feared for some time that Simon Shaw would be a doubtful starter against Australia on 7 November and today brought confirmation of the Lions lock's...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
• 'There are positions up for grabs,' says England team manager • 'Players should view New Zealand match as a big opportunity' Martin Johnson, the England team manager, said form would be less of a factor than an ability to fit into his system when it came to replacing injured players in next month's autumn internationals, which start against Australia at Twickenham on 7 November. Riki Flutey,...
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Best Mobile Contracts (Free subscription) | 01/10/2009
Hoping to promote their new free sim campaign, O2 has launched a funky and engaging viral film and micro site, (simrugby.co.uk,) which features members of the England Rugby squad. It was made by the creative agency VCCP. The free Sim promoting rugby film sees some top England players including Riki Flutey, Mike Tindall and Steve Borthwick [...]
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009
England's options in the midfield increase as candidates emerge to replace the injured Riki Flutey for the autumn internationals.
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The Independent (Free subscription) | 25/09/2009
It does not get any better, either for Harlequins, struggling to regain their equilibrium following the fake blood affair, or for England, struggling as they are to find anyone resembling an inside centre who might be fit for action against the Wallabies at Twickenham in early November. With Toby Flood and Riki Flutey definitely out of contention and the likes of Olly Barkley and Sam Vesty yet to...
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Daily Express (Free subscription) | 25/09/2009
ENGLAND's chronic shortage of No 12s grew worse yesterday with the confirmation that Jordan Turner-Hall will join Riki Flutey on the sidelines for the autumn internationals.
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
• Turner-Hall could be out until the new year • Martin Johnson's England also facing injury crisis The Harlequins centre Jordan Turner-Hall requires surgery on a shoulder injury that will keep him out of action until the new year. The 21-year-old England prospect suffered a labral tear of his left shoulder in Harlequins' Guinness Premiership defeat to Saracens last Saturday and will go under...
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Sport Experts (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
Riki Flutey’s shoulder injury highlights the difficulty England have with top stars playing in France, says the Rugby Football Union’s director of elite rugby Rob Andrew.
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Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
Rob Andrew admitted today that Riki Flutey's shoulder injury has brought into focus the problems England have with players based in France.
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22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
Riki Flutey’s shoulder injury highlights the difficulty England have with top stars playing in France, says the Rugby Football Union’s director of elite rugby Rob Andrew.
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icWales (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
ROB ANDREW has admitted that Riki Flutey’s shoulder injury has brought into sharp focus the problems England have with key players being based in France.
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