I was a young player who tried to do things differently so that’s probably where the analogy can stop. While Skinstad defers from reacting to Jones’ assessment of his own ability, he takes issue with the idea that Pollock lacks grind. “I think Henry Pollock has got full 80-minute grind in him because he has so much pace and so much ability to affect the game. If Eddie Jones wants to play 80 minutes with 15 pure grinders then maybe his coaching record is indicative of not moving with the times. “I think Eddie has always found an acerbic way of trying to say something so even an underhanded compliment from Eddie is always treasured because they do not roll off his tongue.

Source: The Times February 24, 2026 17:24 UTC