Eddie Jones was in spiky form this week – but he has a long track record of mind games and a thick skinHolding court: Eddie Jones held one of the more unusual press conferences pre-ScotlandThe week before England’s Six Nations game against Scotland was one of the strangest weeks on Planet Eddie since he …Continue reading »
Scotland will come to Twickenham next weekend and Eddie Jones will be keen to get an improved performance from his England side, so who should he pick?Welcome return: If Billy Vunipola proves his fitness, he will startEddie Jones cut a frustrated figure after the Italy game and the ‘No Ruckgate’ affair meant he spent most of …Continue reading »
We're two rounds down in the Six Nations and approaching the halfway point so which players are getting ahead of their rivals in the race for the Lions?Sure thing: On current form, Owen Farrell is a front-runner for the Lions Test teamThe British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland must be tearing his hair out about who to pick for the …Continue reading »
Eddie Jones promised changes after his side squeezed past Wales, and the trip to Rome provides him with the perfect opportunity to try out some new combinationsPlenty to ponder: Eddie Jones has promised changes for ItalyEddie Jones has won everything since he took over with England but he is in a no-win situation ahead of …Continue reading »
After a rip-roaring weekend of Six Nations action, there are an abundance of worthy candidates for the team of the round in a Lions yearWorld-class: Owen Farrell put in another hugely influential performanceBy Alex Shaw Round two of the 2017 RBS Six Nations is in the book and the upcoming rest week …Continue reading »