Jones brings the Russian Bear back to basics in bid to claim their first title

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By JON NEWCOMBE

RUSSIA head coach Lyn Jones says his team will adopt a win-atall costs mentality as they look to break up the monopoly enjoyed by Georgia and Romania in the Rugby Europe Championship.
Rather than try and expand what was a limited game-plan at the World Cup, Jones is preparing his team to roll their sleeves up again and do whatever it takes to secure a first title.
After rubbing shoulders with the world’s best, the Bears now drop back to a level of rugby that Jones says is like a throwback to days gone by.
“One thing I learnt about this competition last year was...

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