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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Eddie Jones makes bizarre attempt to dial up the pressure before England v Ireland in Six Nations

England boss Eddie Jones made a bizarre attempt to dial up the pressure by tagging Ireland as "red hot favourites" ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

After praising Ireland as 'the most cohesive side in world rugby' on Monday, Jones went further after naming his team for the clash with remarks that will probably make the Ireland camp laugh.

Asked about Ireland's threat, Jones responded: "We’re more concerned about ourselves, mate. What I do know is they’re red hot favourites.

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