Eddie Jones

Leading by example: England's Maro Itoje claims line-out ball during the Autumn Nations Series defeat to Australia in November. Itoje has been elevated to captain for the Six Nations. (Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

'Totemic' Maro Itoje perfect man to captain England in a crucial Six Nations
Maro Itoje has been backed as the perfect man to lead England on the field as they embark on a pivotal Six Nations in the Steve Borthwick era.

The spotlight was on Steve Borthwick on Sunday. (Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

Borthwick reflects on frustrating autumn as Jones responds to Care claim

Tom Roebuck celebrates his first England try. (Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

England 59 Japan 14 - Hosts rediscover winning feeling but questions remain

Double act: Dylan Hartley (L) talks to head coach Eddie Jones during their time together with England (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones will have a trick up his sleeve when England face Japan

The long road: Jonathan Pendlebury of Rotherham has worked his way up to the role of England Under-18s head coach and a key role in the development of players in England (Picture: Juan Gasparini/RFU collection via JMP)

'The kid from a comp in Rotherham' guiding England's next generation

Thumbs up: Danny Care of England acknowledges the fans following his 100th cap appearance and the team's victory during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Ireland at Twickenham (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Danny Care's dad recalls decision that shaped his son's England rugby career

PROVE IT: England's Ben Earl is tackled during the Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham Picture: David Davies/PA

England's Ben Earl already looking forward to Calcutta Cup clash

Crowning moment: English winger Jason Robinson reacts after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup final between Australia and England, 22 November 2003 at Olympic Park Stadium in Sydney. (Picture: DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

England should have kept Eddie Jones and won't make it past semi-final

Brett Hodgson spent two seasons in charge of Hull FC (Picture: John Clifton/SWPix.com)

Ex-Hull coach Brett Hodgson lands plum job after opting to stay in rugby union

Kevin Sinfield holds his BBC Special Award alongside Rob Burrow during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2022 held at MediaCityUK, Salford. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.

Rob Burrow helped Kevin Sinfield find new challenges in his life

Kevin Sinfield has been named as the new England defence coach. Picture: David Davies/PA

Kevin Sinfield joins England coaching staff as Steve Borthwick named head coach

Leicester Tigers Head Coach, Steve Borthwick is to be appointed the new head coach of England. (Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Steve Borthwick is the new England head coach - here are the challenges he faces

Eddie Jones, the England head coach, has been sacked by the RFU (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones sacked - where did it all go wrong for divisive head coach

Eddie Jones has been sacked by the RFU. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones sacked by England, Richard Cockerill takes interim charge

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Eddie Jones of England before the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Why Kevin Sinfield could be joining England coaching staff

FUTURE UNKNOWN: England head coach Eddie Jones' future is under examination after a poor run of results in the Autumn Internationals Picture: David Davies/PA

Jones to know what future holds after England review ends 'next week'

Under pressure: Eddie Jones, the England head coach . (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones under pressure as RFU stop short of offering backing

Owen Farrell of England looks dejected after their side's defeat in the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Shambles' England end dismal autumn by being routed by Springboks

England head coach Eddie Jones looks on during the England captain's run at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot yesterday

England vs Japan: Autumn Nations game at Twickenham - how to watch

ST HELENS, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Brett Hodgson, Head Coach of Hull FC looks on prior to the Betfred Super League Round 12 match between St Helens and Hull FC at Totally Wicked Stadium on May 13, 2022 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

England appoint former Hull FC boss Brett Hodgson as defence coach

A general view inside Twickenham where England will face Argentina on Sunday (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Is England v Argentina on TV on Sunday?
Owen Farrell will continue to lead England his own way after being restored as captain for the autumn opener against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday.
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EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Owen Farrell, Captain of Saracens leaves the pitch injured during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park on October 22, 2022 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rugby union news: Old Leeds Tykes man haunts his former side

England's captain Courtney Lawes holds up the Ella-Mobbs Cup as the team celebrates their Test series win over Australia in Sydney Picture: AP/Rick Rycroft

England prove their ability to battle when it counts to sink Australia

England's Jamie George runs the ball during game two against Australia in Brisbane. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Australia v England: Eddie Jones’s side prepared for ‘hurt animals’ in Sydney

BACK IN THE GAME: Leeds-born scrum-half Danny Care will start the deciding Test for England against Australia on Saturday. Picture: James Worsfold/Getty Images

Australia v England: Jones makes big calls ahead of Sydney decider

Jonny Hill of England celebrates during game two of the International Test Match series between the Australia Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Brisbane. (Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jonny Hill won’t let up until England win series against Australia

Rampaging run: Billy Vunipola, who scored England’s only try, is tackled by Rob Valetini of Australia in Brisbane. (Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones’s joy as England silence critics and rowdy Suncorp Stadium

Wait and see: England captain Courtney Lawes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Patience is required during rebuild says captain Lawes

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper speaks to England captain Courtney Lawes during a media opportunity ahead of the Wallabies v England Test series (Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Australia v England - Lawes and Farrell united over captaincy change

Owen Farrell has lost the captaincy of England captain for the first Test. (Picture: PA)

Owen Farrell fuming over loss of England captaincy as Danny Care makes comeback

Danny Care: Back in the England squad after blistering Harlequins form. (Picture: PA)

Danny Care back in England team after four years in wilderness

Out: Kyle Sinckler of England (Picture: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Kyle Sinckler is latest England star to miss summer tour to Australia
Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler is set to miss England’s tour of Australia due to a back injury.
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England head coach Eddie Jones (Picture: PA)

Eddie Jones is not immune from the sack, insists RFU chief Bill Sweeney

France's Antoine Dupont gets away from England's Jamie George to score his side's third try at the Stade de France Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Youngs says enough time left to make England World Cup contender

France players celebrate victory after the final whistle at the Stade de France Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Six Nations: Eddie Jones backed by RFU despite poor campaign ending in Paris def...

Courtney Lawes of England gathers the ball during an England Captain's Run at Stade de France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

France v England: Eddie Jones aims to gatecrash Grand Slam party

Eddie Jones, head coach of England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Six Nations: England and Eddie Jones braced for kicking game in Paris

England's Charlie Ewels leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham (Picture: PA)

England laid a ‘foundation for World Cup’ in brave defeat to Ireland

Tom Curry is ready for Ireland. (Picture: Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images)

Tom Curry - It’s now or never in England’s Six Nations quest

England coach Eddie Jones . Picture: PA.

‘We play with a physicality Ireland haven’t seen before’ claims Jones

England's Charlie Ewels (left) and Maro Itoje (second right) during a training session at The Lensbury Hotel. Picture: Adrian Dennis/PA

Six Nations – England v Wales: Entertainment name of the game for Red Rose

ALWAYS LEARNING: Alex Dombrandt says he and Sam Simmonds are helping each other improve. Pictures: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds enjoyed friendly battle for England spot

GETTING PREPARED: England in training on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with Wales. Picture: PA Wire.

England adopt knockout mentality in Six Nations as they prepare for Wales test

Manu Tuilagi: Veteran centre could be back for England to face Wales. (Picture: PA)

Tuilagi and Lawes ready to return for England to face Wales

STAR MAN: England's Marcus Smith. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Six Nations: ‘No ceiling’ to how good Marcus Smith can be for England

WHEN IN ROME: England's Marcus Smith scores in the 33-0 win over Italy. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Six Nations: Marcus Smith inspires England to bonus-point win over Italy

YOU'RE IN: Harry Randall has been brought in to replace fellow scrum-half Ben Youngs by England head coach Eddie Jones - right. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Six Nations: Italy v England - Spirit of Ali can inspire Red Rose in Rome

LEADING MAN: Tom Curry will lead England out into the cauldron that is Murrayfield later today. Picture: Craig Mercer/Getty Images

Scotland v England: Lead role in opener should be natural fit for Curry

In charge: Owen Farrell. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Captain Owen Farrell escapes England cull for Six Nations

Owen Farrell of England runs with the ball ahead of Marcus Smith during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and Australia at Twickenham. (Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Can Smith and Farrell steer England to World Cup glory?

England's Marcus Smith celebrates beating world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Eddie Jones happy to repeat ‘lucky’ formula for England in Six Nations

OPENIN SALVO: Manu Tuilagi is injured in the act of scoring England's first try against South Africa on Saturday. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images.

Eddie Jones hails England ‘rebirth’ after victory over South Africa

Eddie Jones, the England head coach looks on during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and Australia. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones needs to teach England set-piece power to overcome South Africa

England's Freddie Steward (right) celebrates after scoring his team's first try during the Autumn International match at Twickenham Stadium (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

England of Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward look fluid and exciting

England's Freddie Steward launches another attack. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

England's Eddie Jones hails Freddie Steward's try as "one of the best"

RISING STAR: Marcus Smith. Picture: Getty Images.

England v Australia: Marcus Smith’s meteoric rise underpinned by his work ethic

England head coach Eddie Jones before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 13, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU England. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

England v Australia: Covid ‘rollercoaster’ rocks Eddie Jones’ plans

EDDIE JONES: England coach. Picture: Getty Images.

England Autumn Internationals: How to watch, schedule and kick-off times

Newcastle Falcons' Adam Radwan, left, tackles Sale Sharks' Sam James. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Newcastle Falcons winger Adam Radwan targets England place alongside hero Jonny ...

Dropped: George Ford is one of four established England players omitted by Eddie Jones from his latest 45-man squad. (Picture: PA)

Eddie Jones fires warning shot to established England quartet

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