JEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME

Even before the echos of the Fields of Athenry had faded from the stadium, the sharks began to circle looking for blood. The prime target was the meretricious Eddie Jones who had promised so much but now looked a shadow of the confident coach he was just a few months ago.
Yes, England had a disaster in this Six Nations with a fifth place finish that not only embarrassed the team, the coach but also an expectant nation. However, was Jones right in his claim that it was beneficial?
Well, he may be right. The players certainly don’t seem to have...