TRY OF THE DAY | Martin Johnson sidesteps like a pro to score incredible solo try

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by Steven Smith

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 at 18:39

bySteven Smith

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Leicester Tigers' legendary captain Martin Johnson, who was better known as a hardman, proved that he has more in the locker than we thought when he scored a superb solo try against Harlequins.

Martin Johnson’s fights: Five of his iconic SCRAPS

Despite being England's inspirational captain at the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Martin Johnson did occasionally hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

1. Doddie Weir

After an argument breaks out at a scrum, Leicester lock Martin Johnson lands a punch on the chin of Scottish lock playing for the Barbarians Doddie Weir during their match in May 1999 at Twickenham.

2. Peter Stringer

3. Robbie Russell

England's grizzled World Cup winning captain lets fly at Robbie Russell.

4.Christophe Juillet

Johnson is sin binned after punching Stade Français number 8 Christophe Juillet in the face in the 2001 Heineken Cup final after the Frenchman was holding onto his shirt.

5. John Leslie

Johnson is fortunate only to be shown a yellow card by referee David McHugh after stamping on the throat of Scotland centre John Leslie during the 5 Nations match at Twickenham in February 1999. The incident caused a small controversy after the match with the Scottish sports minister Sam Galbraith describing it as an "absolutely appalling act", however Johnson claimed he just wanted to ruck Leslie out and that he didn't connect with the throat deliberately.