Rugby: We prepared for this triumph for years, says England coach Jones


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 26 Oct 2019

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Semi Final - England v New Zealand - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - October 26, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones before the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) - Following their momentous 19-7 victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, England are one win away from claiming the trophy for the second time - while Eddie Jones is just 80 minutes away from accomplishing the goal he set when taking over as England coach in 2015.

Since then, Jones and his team have ridden highs and lows, winning a record 18 consecutive matches and claiming the Grand Slam in 2016 but also struggling in the last two editions of the Six Nations.

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