I need to play to keep my shirt, Watson tells Eddie

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By GARY FITZGERALD
ANTHONY Watson has begged Eddie Jones to ditch plans he has to give him an autumn break.
The Bath star, who was outstanding in the Lions drawn series against the All Blacks, does not want to miss out against Argentina, Australia and Samoa.
Watson is keen to build on his New Zealand success rather than sit and watch the November games at Twickenham.
One reason is he still fears someone else may grab his white jersey!
He said “I can fully understand (being rested) in terms of how many tough club games we play and with international rugby in the middle it is very tough...

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