(Reuters) - England may be at a disadvantage going into the Autumn Nations Cup clash against Ireland as they have not been tested by high-ranking teams in recent matches compared to Saturday's opponents, coach Eddie Jones has said.
England beat winless Italy, who Jones referred to as a 'tier two' team, in their final Six Nations match to seal the title last month before thumping Georgia 40-0 in their opening Autumn Nations Cup match over the weekend.
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