England 26 Samoa 13: Johnson's changed side huff and puff against tough islanders as they struggle to match performance of a week earlier

"Not every game," Martin Johnson said, "will be played the same way as the Australia game." Which was the England manager's way of saying, when he named his starting XV against Samoa, that just because the home side exhilarated one week, don't expect them to do so seven days later.

England 26 Samoa 13

There is not much point in a team staging the rugby equivalent of a Lord Mayor's Show, as England did in beating the Wallabies at Twickenham last weekend, if they fail to avoid the thing that traditionally comes after it.

Martin Johnson has warned his England players ahead of the clash with Samoa that their heroics against Australia last week could easily be forgotten in today's "instant society".

Head coach Declan Kidney is adamant Ireland have it within their power to ignite their autumn when they face New Zealand at Aviva Stadium tomorrow.

Martin Johnson warned England must build on their record victory over Australia or risk being punished by Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Nick Easter will captain England in Saturday's Investec Test against Samoa after manager Martin Johnson made four changes from the team that beat Australia.

Mark Cueto is sick to the back teeth of being reminded that he has now gone 15 Tests without scoring a try for England.

England star Ben Youngs has revealed how his man-of-the-match display against Australia on Saturday was inspired by a former Wallaby.

Wales 25 South Africa 29

England's Aviva Premiership clubs are prepared to take a financial hit to sell their matches to online consumers. Premiership Rugby TV offers subscribers extended highlights within three hours of the final whistle. Ruck and Maul understands that the three-year deal with production company Perform is costing the clubs £200,000 a year before they make any revenue. Punters pay 99p for a14-day trial, rising to £4.99 a month or £49.99 for an annual subscription. With only 930 subscribers to date, the costs will not be covered this season but the clubs will stick with it.

To celebrate the visit of Samoa to Twickenham next weekend, the Independent has teamed up with RFU TV to offer you the chance to win a great day out for yourself and five mates at the home of rugby.

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