Martin Johnson has announced the English EPS squad for the coming season.


Jonny wilkinson features, Paul Sackey is with the Saxons, as is Danny Cipriani.


Not sure this is going to be the most popular decision that Martin Johnson is ever going to make, and there are a few other choices I am less than happy about. Should be interesting though

The South Africans have come in for a lot of flack this British Lions tour – and it is my opinion that it has been for good reason.


Gouging, poor sides, over priced tickets. Here we take a look at all teh controversies that have dogged South Afrucan rugby over the last few weeks.


Be warned, I don’t hold back!

So Schalk Burger escapes server punishment after his very intentional eye gouging of Luke Fitzgerald in the British Lions 2nd test.


I am sure I am not alone in feeling outraged at this. It is my opinion that the authorities have bottled it and not given a punishment anywhere near matching the crime.


Read this article to find out more of my thoughts on the matter

The British Lions have named their side for the first rugby test against South Africa, and it is one with very few shocks in it – and one most people are happy with.


But it is not the British Lion side that worries me, but more the bench.


There seems to be a lack of ability to change the tactics should things go wrong, a lack of options other than like for like replacements.


Since this is an accusation that can also be levelled at Wales, of which the majority of the coaching staff are involved with, this is a real conern to me.

The British Lions have called up Irish International rugby star John Hayes following the unfortunate injury to Scottish tighthead Euan Murray in teh game against the Southern Kings.



Is it the right call?


Whilst Hayes is certainly teh better prop I suspect that this is actually the wrong call, and would have gone elsewhere instead. Read the article to find out who I would have called up to the British Lions rugby squad, and why.