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England coach Eddie Jones jokes Welsh secret weapons are daffodils and goats

England coach Eddie Jones jokes Welsh secret weapons are daffodils and goats

England Rugby union coach Eddie Jones made a strange reference to goats and daffodils as Wales secret weapons ahead of the two countries Six Nations clash in Cardiff on 11 February. Jones also went on to say that England were prepared for any shenanigans from Wales, as England try to make it 16 successive wins in a row. Feb 10, 2017
England Rugby prepare before Welsh Six Nations test

England Rugby prepare before Welsh Six Nations test

England Rugby team play Wales on 11 February, hoping to continue their run of 15 successive wins under manager Eddie Jones. The Red and Whites have only won two of their last seven visits to Cardiff, and Wales top the Six Nations table after beating Italy 33-7. Feb 8, 2017
Eddie Jones warns England players not to be complacent like Arsenal

Eddie Jones warns England players not to be complacent like Arsenal

England head coach Eddie Jones wants his players focused against France, who they play in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham on 4 February. England will register a national record for a 15th successive victory if they beat France, but Jones doesnt want his players to be complacent and just to focus on the match, drawing parallels with Arsenals lose to Watford on 21 January. Feb 2, 2017
Eddie Jones says biggest problem in defending Six Nations title is distraction

Eddie Jones says biggest problem in defending Six Nations title is distraction

Eddie Jones believes the biggest challenge for his England team this year is being sidetracked by distractions. Jones sprang few surprises on Friday (20 January) when he announced his 34-man squad which will try to defend the Six Nations title; the former Australia and Japan coach named three uncapped players included and a recall for prop Ellis Genge, the only man drafted in from the Elite Player Squad. England went unbeaten in 2016 and are on a 13-match winning streak but Jones stressed that the players cant get distracted by the upcoming British and Lions tour to New Zealand. Jan 20, 2017
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