Charlie Ewels' disastrous dismissal after 82 seconds didn't aid England 's chances as they crumbled 32-15 at home to Ireland, but Sir Clive Woodward believes the foundations for that defeat were formed long before kick-off.
That's thanks to the "pathetic macho stuff" head coach Eddie Jones had promoted prior to the Six Nations grudge match, according to the 2003 Rugby World Cup -winning tactician.
Jones appeared all too happy to remind the public Ireland travelled to Twickenham as "red-hot favourites" while England were underdogs for the much-anticipated title eliminator.
