England legend Martin Johnson reveals he's coaching teenage son
12/17/2024 11:34 AM
The man who famously lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003 isn't planning a rugby comeback anytime soon.
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Martin Johnson, England's World Cup-winning captain, has admitted he's not feeling the pull to step back into the sport, whether as a coach or pundit. Known for his no-nonsense leadership on the pitch, Johnson has kept a relatively low profile since his tenure as England head coach ended in 2011.
Despite his three-year stint as head coach, which concluded in 2011 following England’s defeat in the World Cup quarter-finals against France in New Zealand, the 53-year-old has no plans to reenter the sport on a regular basis.
While he occasionally engages in coaching, it is not in a consistent or formal capacity.
Speaking with Lawrence Dallaglio on the Evening Standard rugby podcast,Johnson explained: "Well, I was watching the (recent) World Cup final. It was down to a point. Yeah, I was thinking, even if I was supporting New Zealand or South Africa, I'd probably be feeling sick right now, you know?
"I'm fine. I'm lucky we have done what we did [win a World Cup].
“I watch my boy (Henry) play rugby, do a little bit of coaching with him and I'm happy with that.
“I've not got a huge desire to put myself through that every Saturday."
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