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France to kick off Six Nations defence in Italy

France will kick off the defence of their Six Nations title in 2023 in Rome against Italy on February 5 and wrap up at home against Wales on March 18.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England walks down the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Watch: Eddie Jones megamix

England coach Eddie Jones is renowned for his banter and mind games in the media. Tale a look at this compilation of some of his more memorable exchanges with the press.

Pieter-Steph du Toit Springboks Japan Verblitz

Plan to get Boks in Japan for Twickenham trip

SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release at least seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.

Watch: Jones used Bakkies video to motivate England

Nathan Hughes has revealed that coach Eddie Jones showed the England team a video of Bakkies Botha hyping himself up before the 2007 World Cup final as a motivational tool for Tests against the Springboks.

English Premiership clubs stars Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk enter the fray for Sale; could be vital against Lions

Window closing for Saffas abroad?

English-qualified quotas are expected to be strengthened in 2024 which could directly impact the number of South African players eligible to be fielded in Premiership matches.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Alapati Leiua of Bristol Bears is tackled by Owen Farrell and Nick Tompkins of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Bristol Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 26, 2022 in London, England.

Barnes: Serial offender Farrell a ‘liability’ for England

Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Owen Farrell’s tackle technique could put England in deep trouble during their upcoming Test series against Australia.

Watch: Farrell under fire for no-arms tackle

England captain Owen Farrell has once again come under heavy criticism for a no-arms tackle during his return from a long-term injury for Saracens against Bristol Bears this weekend.

Galthie set for rematch with Eddie’s England in June

France’s Grand Slam-winning coach Fabien Galthie confirmed Wednesday he is to take charge of the invitational side, the Barbarians, for a match against England in June.

Irate Woodward accuses Eddie of ‘jobs for pals’

World Cup-winning former England coach Clive Woodward has taken another swipe at Eddie Jones and the RFU, accusing them of forming an “old boys’ club”.

Jones not concerned over future as England boss

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not concerning himself with questions over his future after their third-placed finish at this year’s Six Nations.