Eddie Jones will remain as head coach after the Rugby Football Union’s inquest into England’s worst ever Six Nations performance gave full backing to the embattled Australian. A statement released by the RFU confirmed “full support” for Jones, while “recognising a sub-optimal campaign and the factors that contributed to it”. The RFU has concluded a debrief of the England men’s Guinness Six Nations campaign confirming its full support and backing of Eddie Jones as Head Coach. “We were all disappointed to finish fifth in the Six Nations,” RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said. “Sport is all about fine margins which is why every campaign debrief is invaluable in helping us to learn and improve.

Source: Express April 20, 2021 14:37 UTC