"The best of the best" - Eddie Jones reveals the five best players he's coached
Rugby NewsThursday, 09 June 2022 at 12:07
England head coach Eddie Jones has named the five 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.
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: FIVE BEST PLAYERS COACHED
#1. George Smith
- Position: Flanker
- Major teams: Australia
- Caps: 111
Jones said: "If I had to pick out three players who improved consistently throughout their Test careers, the first name would be easy. George Smith went onto become a world-class player."
#2. Maro Itoje
- Position: Lock
- Major teams: England, British & Irish Lions
- Caps: 54
Jones said: “Maro is one of the best players in the world and he plays the game on the edge. One of the best players I've coached for sure. He's a Rolls Royce of a player these days."
#3. George Gregan
- Position: Scrum-half
- Major teams: Australia
- Caps: 139
#4. Victor Matfield
- Position: Lock
- Major teams: South Africa
- Caps: 127
#5. Bryan Habana
- Position: Winger
- Major teams: South Africa
- Caps: 124
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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