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Friday, June 18, 2010

Internationals - Moody wants greater aggression.

- 0England captain Lewis Moody is confident his men will come out with all guns blazing in the second Test against Australia at the Olympic Stadium.


Moody detected an "air of nervousness" in the changing room before last weekend's 27-17 defeat to the Wallabies and he believes that contributed to England making such a slow start.
But the inclusion of Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs and Northampton lock Courtney Lawes, who will both make their first Test starts, has helped inject fresh enthusiasm into the side.
Moody said: "Ben Youngs and Courtney have come in. They are very talented and excitable young guys and that enthusiasm can spread, which is great. I am excitable at the best of times so when they are excited it is even better."
He added: "The boys are keen to go out there. Thankfully last week was the first Test and we have an opportunity to go back and play again.
"After the warm-up I will sit down with the lads and make sure everyone is in the right place prior to the game. We have been through the situation now when we did have that angst and nervousness which made the first 40 minutes tough."
England manager Martin Johnson turned to Youngs and Lawes in the hope they can bring the dynamism and variety in attack that was missing from England's first Test performance.
Seven years ago, Johnson lifted the World Cup in Sydney's Olympic Stadium and the contrast between England's fortunes then and now could hardly be more startling.
Johnson refuses to recognise it but the pressure is beginning to grow on his regime after last week's defeat left his record at eight victories from 22 Tests.
"Do I ever worry about my personal record? Not in that regard," said Johnson. "I just want to get better. I don't like losing matches. When you're involved with England being under pressure is what it's about.
"Look at the football World Cup. When you play in those tournaments pressure is what it's all about. Being able to handle it off the field and being able to apply it on the field. That's the whole game. That's what we're here for. If you don't want pressure this isn't the place for you."

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