NICK CAIN
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ONE of Eddie Jones’ strengths as a coach is that he has always been prepared to think out of the box, and be innovative. However, his recent suggestion that international coaches – and presumably those in the pro club game – should be allowed to stalk the sidelines like football managers is an innovation too far.
That’s because it stands a good chance of being a licence for chaos, with flashpoints involving players, match officials, and coaches much more likely with the sport’s tactical ring-masters shouting inst...