Eddie Jones revels in being ‘under the pump' as England face Ireland test

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Eddie Jones has claimed he loves having a target on his back despite conceding that his side are in the midst of their most testing period since he took charge. A chastening defeat by France has led to his most radical team selection to date but England’s head coach is unfazed by the heightened criticism coming his way.

He again apologised for derogatory comments towards Ireland and Wales, made in a video that came to light at a time when he is seeking to avoid a third consecutive defeat as England’s head coach with the knives, if not out, being sharpened. He said he considered the matter of the video “dead” but added that he relishes the heat that comes as a byproduct of coaching England.

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