Rm naeem biography of martin johnson

Martin Johnson was concussed for most of his international debut. The fact that he was singled out as having shored up the English lineout and ensured a narrow victory over France was indicative of the type of impact he would go on to have for his team. At 6ft7" and 18 stone Johnson was England's colossus but his quiet manner off the field belied a burning ambition on it.

Rm naeem biography of martin johnson: RM Naeem, born in in

Whilst other players lost their heads in the heat of battle Johnson constantly got on with the job of winning ball, driving his team forwards and controlling the pitch to the advantage of his team. As a youngster he went to learn his trade in New Zealand where he received tutoring from Colin Meads. He impressed and was selected to represent the New Zealand Colts, after which Meads personally guaranteed that Johnson's future lay with the All-Blacks.

He was wrong. Later in Johnson would earn his second England cap, helping his side to their first victory over New Zealand in 10 years. He became a regular in the side the following season and helped England to a Grand Slam in A natural leader, Johnson became captain of England in , two years after he had successfully lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa.

Outright Championship victories were secured in , and