England boss Jones adamant ‘world hasn’t ended’ after Wales loss
Gatland’s team the only side left in Six Nations that can complete a clean sweep
Cardiff — England coach Eddie Jones insisted the “world hasn’t ended” after a stunning second-half collapse led to his side suffering a 21-13 Six Nations defeat by Wales in Cardiff. Saturday’s reverse ended England’s hopes of a Grand Slam this season, with Wales now the only side left in the Championship who can complete a clean sweep. “The world hasn’t ended. I guarantee you the world’s still out there and we’ll learn from this,” Jones said after his first defeat as England coach in five Tests against Wales. “They beat us in the air, the penalty count was lopsided [England conceded nine penalties to Wales’ three] and when you are getting beaten in those two areas when it’s a tight game, you are going to struggle to get the result you want.” England were 10-3 ahead at the break following Tom Curry’s try but “lost” the second half 18-3. Wales got back into contention through two Gareth Anscombe penalties conceded by England prop Kyle Sinckler, who was promptly taken off by Jones. Eng...
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