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Jun 2018
33m 55s

The Ruck on tour: Eddie Jones must admit...

THE TIMES
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Recorded in South Africa, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones dissect another chastening test for English rugby, assessing where the key problems lie.


They point to Eddie Jones over complicating things in the England setup, the need to bring experienced players back to all positions and both have their say on the misconception the press is loving the English downturn.


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