Eddie Jones was given the assist of his bosses after saying he might revive England’s fortunes forward of subsequent yr’s World Cup following a disappointing Six Nations that resulted in defeat by Grand Slam champions France.
The 25-13 reverse at a raucous Stade de France on Saturday meant that, for the second yr in a row, England – considered one of rugby’s greatest resourced nations – had misplaced three out of 5 matches in a Championship marketing campaign.
However a spokesperson for Jones’ paymasters at England’s governing Rugby Soccer Union stated later Sunday they continued to “absolutely assist” the veteran coach. Jones and his backroom employees would now conduct a “full assessment as is regular after every match”.
“The RFU continues to totally assist Eddie, the teaching workforce and gamers and we’re excited concerning the summer time tour and the progress to rebuild a profitable England workforce,” the spokesperson added.
Jones, the coach of an Australia workforce overwhelmed by England within the 2003 World Cup closing in his dwelling city of Sydney, took England to the climax of Japan 2019, the place they have been overwhelmed 32-12 by South Africa.
The majority of that facet then helped England win the 2020 Six Nations, the third title of a Jones period that began with a 2016 Grand Slam.
However the coach is adamant a new-look squad is now required. “I’ve coached for lengthy sufficient to know that is all about rebuilding a workforce,” he stated.
“Have a look at the French workforce, it took them three years to win the Six Nations Championship (after the 2019 World Cup).
“We’ve rebuilt the facet from the final Six Nations,” added Jones following a Championship the place England completed third in comparison with final yr’s lowly fifth. I believe the progress may be very optimistic and I couldn’t be extra excited concerning the prospects for this workforce.”
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