England need to be fit for World Cup, not November, says Jones


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 19 Oct 2018

Rugby Union - England Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - October 18, 2018 England head coach Eddie Jones during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Less than a year from the Rugby World Cup Eddie Jones's settled and experienced team capable of winning the tournament exists only in his mind as he deals with the destructive and debilitating reality of England's domestic game.

Jones named his squad for the November internationals against South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia on Thursday and the list of players unavailable would have made a team that could have held its own in the Six Nations.

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