STATEMENT: RFU release statement regarding Eddie Jones

Sunday, 20 March 2022 at 17:04

byRugby Rucker

The Rugby Football Union have released a future regarding the future of Eddie Jones following England's disappointing Guinness Six Nations campaign.

"Eddie Jones is building a new England team and against a clear strategy we are encouraged by the solid progress the team has made during this Six Nations," an RFU spokesperson said.

"The RFU continues to fully support Eddie, the coaching team and players and we are excited about the summer tour and the progress to rebuild a winning England team.

"Eddie and his team of coaches and players will conduct a full review as is normal after each tournament,

"The RFU advisory panel - which consists of board and executive members, former players and coaches, along with Eddie - will also undertake a debrief to discuss the strong positive steps forward during this campaign and the areas we need to address.

"The advisory group has been in place since 2019 and it meets regularly both during and after each tournament to evaluate clear targets and progression."

ENGLAND XV FOR SUMMER:

BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath RFC)
11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)

Joe Cokanasiga of England waves in the direction of the crowd following the Guinness Six Nations Round Four match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 9th March 2019. Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

CENTRES:

13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

Marcus Smith of England scores a penalty during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

Ellis Genge of England celebrates after winning with his son Ragh Ellis during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)

Final whistle celebrations for Maro Itoje of England Rugby after the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

BACK-ROW:

6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
7. Sam Underhill (Bath RFC)
8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

Sam Underhill of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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