Living here in NZ, I can tell you NZ Rugby is in a lot of turmoil. Player defections, fans massive unrest, give England a real hope. When NZ appointed Graham Henry and his crew coaches again, an enormous lot of NZ fans hoisted the protest flag, and have bagged the establishment ever since.

benjamin perkins, queenstown, NZ

Is this the same plodding Mike Brown who was skinned twice on Saturday by Tom Varndell who makes the...er...B team?! Oh dear got that one wrong.

Rob, Warfield, England

Still no Josh Lewsey!!!!!!! Hopefully the Ashton era has not rubbed off on Johnson. Why isnt Pat Sanderson considered - great captain who has had a great season. He was always played out of position for England. Time will tell!!!!!

Matthew Shaw, Newcastle, England

I feel sorry for James Simpson-Daniel yet again. It seems another England coach doesn't seem to think he's good enough. Shame. I think Ben Foden would have been a better call than Mike Brown at the minute too. Still, an encouraging start with the new caps. I look forward to the first test in NZ.

John Cashman, Harlow, Essex

no lewsey...again. whats the guy got to do? varndell a bit unlucky too, but i think ojo deserves a shot.
but so so glad balshaw isn't in the squad. good on you johnno.
hopefully with cipriani and barkley at 10 and 12, we'll be playing a flatter game.

George, Plymouth, UK

Forwards OK - you can argue the toss on a couple of places

Backs - apparently selected on form. If the saviour incarnate was not injured then there would have been four backs selected from just-saved-from-relegation Newcastle.

All sorts of inform players playing for clubs challenging for honours

Alistair Stobie, Moscow,

Probably very wise to leave Grewcock out of the tour as he seems to have picked up the habit of being sent of in N.Z for dirty play

Gareth Williams, Powys,

So the NZRU payed for a couple of "legal experts" to find out what happened in the world cup. NZ lost beaten by a better team. The End. Expert? Ex is a has been and spurt is a drip under pressure.

Gary McAlea, Edinburgh, Scotland

Johnny im really not quite sure what your getting at. Are you even a rugby fan? This is the strongest squad available after players with injuries have been discounted! With maybe one or two players you could swap around based on personal preference.

Chris, Coventry, UK

PLus why do we deserve a hiding? Because New Zealand were cheated out of their God given right to win the world cup? Grow up and don't cry into your beer when we beat you!

Chris, Coventry, UK

Wow, Johnson hopes England will be competitive. That's ambitious or is it just realistic. We thought the IRB was making yousend your strongest team. Sounds very much like England are hoping not to be given what they deserve, an effing hiding. It's such an arduous tour as well, all that travel, gosh

Johnny99, London, UK