• modern head coach prepared to adhere to RFU’s selection rule
• 55-year-worn expresses desire to nurture an English successorEddie Jones has insisted he is blissful to adhere to the Rugby Football Unions rule of picking only players who play in the Premiership for England now he has taken over as the national teams head coach.
Speaking at a press conference at Twickenham having been confirmed as Stuart Lancaster’s successor on a four-year contract,the 55-year-worn backtracked on his previous criticism of the rule, which has stopped the likes of Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon, and of Toulon and Clermont Auvergne respectively,from representing their country. Related: Eddie Jones appointed England head coach by RFU Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com