Rugby - England coach looks to psychology after Twickenham meltdown


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 18 Mar 2019

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Scotland - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones during the warm up Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - England coach Eddie Jones said he would be bringing in an expert to help his team deal with mental pressure ahead of the Rugby World Cup after they gave up a 31-0 lead to draw with Scotland at the weekend.

England needed a late try to salvage a 38-38 draw at Twickenham in Saturday's sensational climax to the Six Nations but Jones said his team's tendency to squander leads was becoming a "recurring theme".

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