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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

Ollie Lawrence made his England debut in 2021 (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares for his Allianz Stadium return with Japan.

Jones gave Lawrence his debut as a 21-year-old in 2021 but months later he offered an unflattering appraisal of the barnstorming centre in his book ‘Leadership: Lessons from my Life in Rugby’.

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