Rugby mirrors society with racism issues, says England coach Jones


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020

Rugby Union - Autumn Nations Cup - England Training - The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, Britain - December 1, 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones during training Pool via REUTERS/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Rugby has improved its position on racism but the sport is a reflection of society and there is still work to do, England coach Eddie Jones said on Tuesday following the sanctions handed out to three Argentine players.

Pablo Matera was stripped of the Argentina captaincy and suspended, along with team mates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, for historical racist comments posted on social media.

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