England head coach Eddie Jones has named the players who he believes would demand a place in his dream team of players managed.
Looking back through the archives, the 61-year-old saves his praise for only the players he truly admires.
The Aussie, who has coached three teams that reached World Cup finals (Australia 2003, England 2019, South Africa 2007), has coached some absolute legends down the years.
Using several interviews with various sources from down the years, we’ve formed Eddie Jones dream team of the players based on the players he bestowed with the most acclaim.
DID YOU KNOW? Eddie Jones made three appearances for Leicester Tigers during the 1991/92 season in England.
Eddie Jones dream team:
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Anthony Watson (England)
- 14. Bryan Habana (South Africa)
- 11. Lote Tuqiri (Australia)
CENTRES:
- 13. Stirling Mortlock (Australia)
- 12. Manu Tuilagi (England)
HALFBACKS:
- Fly-half: Owen Farrell (England)
- Scrum-half: George Gregan (Australia)
FRONT-ROW:
- Loosehead-prop: Mako Vunipola (England)
- Hooker: John Smit (South Africa)
- Tighthead-prop: Kyle Sinckler (England)
SECOND-ROW:
- Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
- Lock: Victor Matfield (South Africa)
BACK-ROW:
- Blindside-flanker: Schalk Burger (South Africa)
- Openside-flanker: George Smith (Australia)
- Number 8: Billy Vunipola (England)
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