Phil Dowson has cited England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson and basketball legend Michael Jordan as examples of having the “relentless” mindset required for sustained sporting success.
England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as a player on this day in 2004.
England’s dramatic final push for Rugby World Cup glory in Sydney 20 years ago had one of Clive Woodward’s favourite acronyms laced all the way through it.
Johnson left the role after three-and-a-half years in the position.
Steve Borthwick was appointed England captain on this day in 2008 as manager Martin Johnson placed his faith in the Saracens lock forward.
The World Cup-winning captain could not replicate his on-field success in his management role.
Twenty years ago, both Ireland and England were vying for a morale-boosting Grand Slam and the England captain was in no mood for compromise
Johnson captained England to World Cup glory against Australia in 2003.
Johnson had captained his country to World Cup glory eight years earlier.
The 2003 World Cup-winning England skipper believes the tournament must remain on free-to-air TV in the UK or suffer a massive decline in viewing figures and popularity.