Rugby: Jones brutality comment did not fire up France, says Edwards


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 04 Feb 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Launch - Tobacco Dock, London, Britain - January 22, 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - England coach Eddie Jones's pre-match comments about unleashing brutality did not serve as extra motivation for France in their Six Nations clash on Sunday, defence coach Shaun Edwards said.

Jones said France could expect "absolute brutality" from England but the World Cup runners-up were humbled 24-17 by the hosts and the Australian coach was criticised by former players.

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