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Six Nations Preview

Every sport has it – that annual event that everyone can look forward to. You do not have to be the biggest fan of the game that is being played to suddenly become fixated by a certain event. In tennis it is Wimbledon, in golf it is The Masters in horse racing it is the Grand National.

In rugby, it is the RBS Six Nations. Admittedly, the World Cup is the biggest event in the sport when it comes around once every four years, but as far as having something to look forward to each and every year, this is it.

There is not long to wait now, either. Little over a month in fact. Here we have the run-down on how each of the competing six teams…

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Guscott – Johnson didn’t have the CV

Following the news that Martin Johnson has stepped down from his position as England team manager, former player Jeremy Guscott has said that the former captain was never cut out for the job.

After a poor World Cup campaign, littered with below par performances and off the field problems, Johnson’s position was under review and he has now taking matters into his own hands by stepping down.

Referring to Johnson’s reign, Guscott said: “Johnno didn’t have the CV to do the job but the RFU backed him and he backed himself and unfortunately and regrettably he came up short.”

“The writing on the wall for Johnno was when he selected Steve Borthwick as captain.”

“That was what he thought was the right decision and many others…

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Cockerill rules himself out of England job

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill has ruled himself out of the running for the England job already, despite former Tigers player and current England head coach Martin Johnson yet to step down or be sacked from his role.

Johnson’s position came under question following a disastrous World Cup campaign which ended in defeat at the quarter final stage against France amidst a wave of controversy surrounding his players off the field antics.

Mike Tindall, Dylan Hartley, Chris Ashton and James Haskell were all in the headlines during the tournament while Jonny Wilkinson and two of Johnson’s backroom staff were given a slap on the risk for attempting to swap balls when the fly-half was lining up attempts at goal, something which is against the rules of the…

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O’Driscoll: I’m not retiring

Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll insists he has no plans to retire from international rugby after Ireland tumbled out of the World Cup at the hands of Wales earlier this month. O’Driscoll, who has won 123 caps, captained the side that came undone against Wales at the Quarter Final stage while also wearing the armband in Ireland’s shock victory over Australia in the pool stage, and despite the disappointment of their early exit insists he has no plans to hang up his boots just yet.

“People are very quick to write individuals off. If you still feel fit and up to a certain standard that you have set yourself then why not play on?” the 32-year-old told the Irish Times.

“It is about either the body or the…

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RFU chief backs Johnson

Acting RFU chief executive Martyn Thomas has backed England head coach Martin Johnson to keep his job after a disastrous World Cup campaign that ended with defeat at the hands of France in the Quarter Finals.

England were dogged by off the field incidents during the tournament, and courted media coverage following a drunken night out in Queenstown and a complaint from a hotel staff member against James Haskell, Chris Ashton and Dylan Hartley, who were accused of inappropriate behaviour and subsequently reprimanded by Johnson.

Johnson’s contract with the RFU is up at the end of the year and has yet to even declare an interest in continuing on with the job, but Thomas believes the criticism that the 2003 World Cup winning captain who hung up his…

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Hook ready to step up

James Hook has made it more than clear that he is ready to step back into the starting line-up this weekend, with Rhys Priestland struggling to recover from a shoulder injury. Hook had been forced to watch the majority of Wales’ famous victory against Ireland last weekend from the bench after returning to action following his own shoulder injury, although is now back fully fit and raring to get his hands on that highly sought after number 10 jersey against the French.

The form of Priestland so far in this tournament had seen both Hook and Stephen Jones forced to sit and wait for their chance. Warren Gatland will give the youngster every chance to prove his fitness in time for Saturday’s match, but will be well…

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Depleted All Blacks call on Gear and Donald

New Zealand’s quarter-final victory against Argentina on Sunday was a hard-won battle.

The Pumas have never beaten the New Zealanders and were clearly determined to change that.

However, despite a promising start, the All Blacks came up trumps for the seventeenth time in a row.

The islanders certainly bear the scars of their clash with the Argentines though. Heading into the final stages of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand have been forced to rule out a further two players due to injury, meaning that the All Blacks are now without at least four of their star Kiwis, including Dan Carter. Anyone following the Rugby World Cup betting will be wondering if they can cope without some key men.

Veteran player, Mils Muliaina, and 24-year-old…

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Kirwan considers Japan exit

Japanese head coach John Kirwan has admitted that he is considering his options after his side drew 23-23 with Canada in their final game at the World Cup.

The Cherry Blossom’s endured another disheartening tournament, failing to win a game and suffering heavy defeats against France and New Zealand before throwing away victory in their final game of the tournament.

That draw means Japan’s record at the World Cup reads one win, two draws and 22 defeats since 1987, while Kirwan is yet to taste victory at the tournament since taking over in the months leading up to the 2007 competition.

The former All Black appeared downcast after the draw with Canada last week, admitting he felt “flat” after failing to end their twenty year search for…

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