Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Danny Care described Eddie Jones as a despot Questions remain over how the Rugby Football Union let such a culture persist if Care’s comments are to be taken as true. open image in gallery George Furbank has praised the coaching qualities of Eddie Jones “He’s the person who gave me my England debut ultimately so I am incredibly grateful for that opportunity. Steve Borthwick has described the visitors as a side that play the game differently and England have had their noses bloodied by them before – the first hour of the World Cup clash last year was a wretched watch, while the infamous 2018 meeting at Twickenham saw Jones forced to turn to Owen Farrell at half-time with Japan threatening one of the great shocks of a side formed mostly of fringe figures. open image in gallery Steve Borthwick’s win ratio as England head coach has now dipped below 50 per cent “I see a really determined group here, led by Jamie George, that believe in the path we are on, believe in how we’re trying to play – and I see ambitious players who want the ball.