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Eddie Jones Sees Echoes of His Exit in England's Struggles
24 Feb
Summary
- Eddie Jones noted England's recent struggles resemble his own departure.
- England's Six Nations title hopes were dashed by consecutive losses.
- Home fans expressed displeasure during the team's recent match.
Former England head coach Eddie Jones has commented on the atmosphere surrounding the national team following their recent defeat to Ireland. Jones stated that the scenes at the end of the match reminded him of the difficult conclusion to his own time as coach.
England's hopes for a Six Nations title, their first since 2020, have been significantly impacted by consecutive, heavy losses. This follows an earlier defeat to Scotland in the second round of the tournament.
The team faced discontent from some home supporters during the Ireland match at Allianz Stadium. Reports indicated that some fans departed before the game concluded, while others reacted with ironic cheers to routine plays.
Jones, speaking on his Rugby Unity podcast, described feeling 'a bit sick' and experiencing an 'eerie feeling' similar to when he felt the end of his tenure was near.
His own coaching period concluded after a 27-13 loss to South Africa in November 2022, which was met with jeers from the crowd. The Australian coach was subsequently sacked by the Rugby Football Union ten days later, following a review of his performance that year.
