So, the Autumn Internationals have come and gone, and England have yet again failed to impress. Under new manager Martin Johnson’s regime England have yet to find their feet and begin to move forward.
However, this is not going to be one of those long winded rants about the state of English rugby. Yes, the four internationals that yielded only one win (against the Pacific Islanders – enough said) but I truly believe that things can only get better for the squad.
There are some incredible players and up and coming talents in the mix, and with the right training and mentality, they can really push forward in preparation for next year’s Six Nations Championship.
Australia may have been flattered by the 28-14 score line at Twickenham but both the South Africa and New Zealand scores toll the bigger picture.
There is work to be done for sure, but I really don’t understand all the stick that Martin Johnson and his squad have been receiving. This was their first four games as a squad, they need time to develop as a unit before they can even think about beating any of the southern hemisphere teams.
The young talents we have need more game time to adjust to the international stage and I think a year from now we will see the real Martin Johnson ‘era’ get truly underway. 3rd place or better in February’s Six Nations will be a step in the right direction in my opinion, and if the boys get it together sooner rather than later, 2nd place is a realistic target.
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