Rugby-Former England coach Jones to lead Barbarians against world team


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Eddie Jones before England's match against the Barbarians - Twickenham, London, Britain - June 19, 2022. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/

(Reuters) - Former England coach Eddie Jones will take charge of the Barbarians for their game against a world 15 at Twickenham in May, the team said on Tuesday.

Jones, 62, was sacked by England's Rugby Football Union last week following a year in which England won only five of their 12 tests.

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