England rugby union coach Eddie Jones got a ribbing from a dual rugby international for his comment about a Super League player having 'to get fitter' to play union. England coach Eddie Jones has been dubbed "a comedian'' by a cross code star turned television presenter after suggesting a rugby league star player could make it in rugby union "if he got a bit fitter''. David Rogers/Getty Images England rugby coach Eddie Jones, pictured at a 2021 training session, has caused some mirth with a quip about a rugby league player's fitness. Brett Hemmings/Getty Images Jake Connor, pictured playing for England in a Rugby League Nines tournament in Australia, could make a successful rugby union player, according to Eddie Jones. David Rogers/Getty Images British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie would make a fantastic rugby league prop in the eyes of his England coach Eddie Jones.

Source: Stuff August 31, 2021 19:52 UTC