England Team selection

[elgreco]

Does anyone find it crazy that Martin Johnson has picked Wilkinson at 10 and Flood to play outside him as Centre. If the French decide to target them both and injuries occur, then no kicker for England. Why not play Hape and keep one of the fly halfs on the bench. Hope it worksw out well

[emmie]

sincerely hope they win. I do think it odd, but then again one assumes that Johnson knows what he is doing, fingers crossed though

[theshedman]

Even without injuries playing someone out of position when you don't need to can be risky especially in world cup quarter final. No second chances from here on. France playing Morgan Parra out of position didn't work for them. Mind you at the moment the way France are playing England should win as the French are fighting amongst themselves.

[pa___ul3]

at least we're going for more creative centres as opposed to a big bruiser in Tindall. I'm looking forward to it, it does suggest we're looking to play a bit at least!

[joeluke]

Am not a big rugby fan but doesn't this smack of England managers playing Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in the same midfield just to accommodate them both in the same team?