No world class England players since Wilkinson, says Jones


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 25 Nov 2016

England v Fiji - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool A - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 18/9/15 Former England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson poses with the Webb Ellis Cup outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) - England have not produced a world class player since Jonny Wilkinson but several of the current crop are making steady progress towards such lofty heights, according to coach Eddie Jones.

England under Jones have won 11 games in a row, including their first Six Nations grand slam for 13 years, a three-test series win in Australia and their first victory over South Africa since 2006.

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