My study is on Martin Johnson, I have chosen to study him as he is a sportsman I greatly admire. Born on 9th March 1970, he has been one of the most successful rugby players ever and has won numerous trophies in an amazing career spanning 15 years. Since England's triumph at the World Cup 2003, and Johnson's subsequent retirement from the international scene, he has been described as one of, if not the best player of his …showed first 75 words of 3376 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3376 total…never scouted by a club Johnson ended up playing for Leicester Tigers youth team by simply going and asking to train with them. This illustrates the problems which existed in rugby selection back then, and also to a lesser extent today. There is far more emphasis on the development of young talent today, performers are given help from organisations such as the Sports Council, they will provide elite performers with funds to help them develop.