EDDIE JONES apologised yesterday for a bizarre remark that appeared to imply a reporter was racist in an incident that has invited renewed scrutiny of his England regime. Jones (pictured) was asked at a press conference yesterday about his meditation practises, having revealed last June that he engages in mindfulness as part of his early morning routine. In a clumsy response intended as a joke and delivered with a smile, Jones said: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever spoken about meditation. You must be thinking about someone else… Maybe another half-Asian person… Maybe we all look the same.’Those in the room were aghast at the ill-advised comment despite its context as a joke. A private apology was later sought by the reporter who posed the question and Jones duly said sorry, shaking hands.

Source: Metro February 21, 2020 00:22 UTC