Fans slam Eddie Jones as England boss takes blame in awkward post-match interview
Rugby NewsSaturday, 26 November 2022 at 20:27
Fans were left frustrated by Eddie Jones 'prickly' post-match interview following their Autumn Nations Series finale defeat against South Africa.
The England head coach apologised for the performance but said his players were still heading in the right direction, 10 months out from the World Cup.
"We are disappointed we didn't play how we wanted to," Jones told Amazon Prime.
"South Africa do things to you that are some times difficult to deal with.t
"We didn't land a shot like we wanted to. You have to win contests and we didn't win in the air or the set-piece, so it's hard to get in the game.
"We lost two of the key contests but we will improve in those areas. Results tell you everything and that is what we are judged by but I feel like there is growth in the team, which we have seen, but wasn't evident today."
One fan wrote: "Listening to Eddie Jones is like listening to someone with concussion. Players out of position, same game plan that doesn’t work, lack of bite/physicality. Ego is getting in the way…"
A second commented: "England have very talented players & lots of depth. Eddie Jones is the problem."
A third said: "Eddie Jones a bit prickly at his after match interview."
"Eddie Jones is utterly deluded if he believes @EnglandRugby moving in the right direction."
Another commented: "Does Eddie Jones think an interview like that is going to fool anybody who has been watching."
A different fan wrote: "Is Eddie Jones pissed lol."
Another added: "So sick of this England team. They don’t want to play rugby… Eddie Jones and his assistants must be the most inept coaches in the world. Taking the money - springs to mind. Tactics, selection: all disgraceful. And ruining young players careers."
England's Three-Man Shortlist to replace Jones:
#1. Scott Robertson
Mike Brown, the former England fullback who captained the Barbarians against Harlequins, wrote in his Mail on Sundaycolumn that he was “convinced” Robertson would be the “perfect successor” to Jones.
Scott Robertson facts:
- Robertson showed huge ambition as he outlined a goal to win the World Cup with two different countries
- His position as a player was flanker and he played for Bay of Plenty, Perpignan, Canterbury, the Crusaders and the All Blacks
- Robertson is known for his post victory match break dancing routine
#2. Steve Borthwick
The former England captain worked with Jones for five years in the England set-up as forwards coach, and a further three years as assistant coach in Japan before that.
Having taken charge of the Tigers in 2020, Borthwick has overseen a huge turnaround at the club, transforming them from Premierships strugglers to pace-setters at the top of the table.
Steve Borthwick and Neal Hatley talk before the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
As such, his is a name very much linked to the England post.
The Leicester job is the first head coaching gig in his career, however, so the 42-year-old would be thrown in very green.
Borthwick, who picked up 57 Test caps as a player between 2001 and 2010, recently said he has "enough on my plate" at Leicester, but if England did come calling, it would be hard for him to say no.
#3. Ronan O'Gara
The La Rochelle coach is seen as one of the front-runners to replace Eddie Jones after the World Cup, whether it’s as the head coach or working with his old Crusaders boss Scott Robertson.
O’Gara has previously said he would be interested in the job because of the calibre of players available, but this morning he admitted it would be a 'big leap'.
"There’s a lot to that, being the head man it’s very much your vision. Even two people who are very aligned sometimes don’t have the same vision.
“Then again, titles don’t really interest me too much and it’s just what role Scott would like to do, I would like to do and how you share responsibility.
“Even before that, it’s a big mental leap for me to decide upon.
“I wouldn’t have given that the time required, at the minute all I’ve said is that I wouldn’t rule it out, but if you were to commit to something like that I’d have to sit down with my family and work it out."
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