THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:37 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:37 |
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Boks finish season on highSA comfortably beat England 21-11 at Twickenham on Saturday to end their season on a high and revive confidence ahead of the World Cup. England roll back the years to run Australia raggedEngland produced their best performance since 2003 with winger Chris Ashton scoring two tries as they stormed to a 35-18 over Australia. Borthwick misses England's tour to AustraliaLewis Moody is expected to lead England on their tour to Australia and New Zealand after Steve Borthwick was ruled out of the 44-man squad by injury. Gatland backs Johnson to do well for EnglandWales coach Warren Gatland has said England must learn from their experience with Clive Woodward and give Martin Johnson time to develop as a coach. Kiwi Hape gets England call-up for Six NationsFormer New Zealand rugby league international Shontayne Hape was on Wednesday named in England's squad for the Six Nations rugby union tournament. Johnson: Lack of composure cost us againEngland manager Martin Johnson bemoaned his team's lack of composure for the third week running after they suffered a record 32-6 home mauling. All Blacks set to stroll to Grand SlamChasing a Grand Slam of victories on a European tour, New Zealand believes England will he hurting from last weekend's record loss at home to SA. Cipriani vows to improve after Bok-beatingDanny Cipriani says he will improve after enduring a torrid match during England's record-breaking loss to the Boks on Saturday. The end of a dismal yearA disappointing Springbok season ends at Twickenham on Saturday. The Boks play their 13th Test of 2008 with a record that reads: won eight, lost four. England eye rankings as Boks lie in waitMore than England's pride could suffer after a 28-14 defeat by Australia at Twickenham helped drop them down to fifth place in the world rankings. |
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