12:42pm Friday 23rd July 2010
England team manager Martin Johnson was showing his support for the England Women’s World Cup squad yesterday (Thursday) when he visited the team at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, the venue of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 (WRWC).
As a world cup winner himself in 2003, the former England captain passed on his support and invaluable advice to the 26-women squad as well as watched them in training at the tournament pool game venue.
Johnson said: “I’m really impressed with what I have seen. The players look in great shape and are clearly raring to go.
“As a former player, a team manager and someone who has experienced a world cup before, I know what the squad are going through and what is still to come for them.
"There will be some very challenging times ahead but I am sure this squad will be the best prepared they can be to contest the world cup.
"I know that I and the rest of the England men’s squad will be eagerly following their progress throughout the tournament.”
The WRWC kicks off on August 20 . For WRWC 2010 tickets visit: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/WomensRugbyWorldCupor telephone: 0844 844 2010.
Fans can opt to buy full tournament passes or individual match day tickets starting at just £10.
Rugby fans who buy tickets for WRWC 2010 will also be put on a priority ticketing information list for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
For a full schedule of fixtures and to follow England in the WRWC visit www.rfu.com/wrwc.
EnglandWRWC 2010 squad
Claire Allan Richmond
Margaret Alphonsi Saracens
Charlotte Barras Saracens
Sarah Beale Lichfield
Rachael Burford Richmond
Rochelle Clark Team Northumbria
Rosemarie Crowley Lichfield
Rebecca Essex Richmond
Heather Fisher Worcester
Amy Garnett Saracens
Sophie Hemming Bristol
Sarah Hunter Lichfield
EmmaLayland Richmond
La Toya Mason Wasps
Joanna McGilchrist Wasps
Katy McLean (VC)Darlington Mowden Park Sharks
Katherine Merchant Worcester
Amber Penrith Worcester
Fiona Pocock Richmond
Claire Purdy Wasps
Alice Richardson Richmond
Emily Scarratt Lichfield
Catherine Spencer (C) Bristol
Tamara Taylor Darlington Mowden Park Sharks
Amy Turner Richmond
Danielle Waterman Worcester
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