TOKYO: England coach Eddie Jones contrasted what he said was rugby’s down to earth attitude with that of football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as he lauded All Blacks boss Steve Hansen ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster World Cup semi-final. But if he is to do that his side must first beat a resurgent England in Yokohama this weekend. “Super Rugby with the Crusaders when we first started coaching against each other, followed by Wales, followed by New Zealand. England's head coach Eddie Jones takes part in a training session at the Arcs Urayasu Park in Urayasu during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. - AFPHansen, in a reference to the stroke Jones suffered six years ago when in charge of Japan, added: “I respect his passion for the game – he loves the game.

Source: New Strait Times October 22, 2019 05:37 UTC