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Fraser Watson

Clive Woodward hopes Steve Borthwick era ends “awful rhetoric” under Eddie Jones

Sir Clive Woodward has continued to fire shots at Eddie Jones, now calling for new England coach Steve Borthwick to end the "awful rhetoric" of his predecessor.

Jones, 62, was sacked by the RFU in December after seven years in charge. His reign included a run to the 2019 World Cup final, where his side were beaten by South Africa, and three Six Nations titles.

But England endured a miserable Autumn campaign last year, losing to both Argentina and the Springboks, whilst a dramatic late fightback salvaged a draw with New Zealand. And relations between Jones and his bosses were already strained, after he slammed the country's public school system for having a negative impact on the international pathway.

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