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Eddie Jones defends coaching style after fierce criticism of his England regime

  • One former employee said the coach could be ‘brutal’
  • Jones: ‘I endeavour to be fair all the time’

Eddie Jones has defended his coaching methods and high turnover rate of backroom staff in response to criticism of his England regime.

A newspaper report published last week used anonymous accounts from players and former employees to paint a picture of a tense and demanding environment lacking in enjoyment. Jones has just finished rebuilding his coaching team for the third time with John Mitchell, his No 2, the most recent departure after the former All Blacks head coach departed for Wasps rather than continue overseeing the defence.

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