Messi and Ronaldo would not do what rugby players do, says Eddie Jones
England coach says it is rugby’s culture of ‘respectful relationships’ that sets it apart from other codes
22 October 2019 - 15:21
Tokyo — England coach Eddie Jones contrasted what he said was rugby’s down-to-earth attitude with that of football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as he lauded All Blacks boss Steve Hansen ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster World Cup semifinal.
Jones and Hansen are two of the most successful coaches in the modern game, with the New Zealander looking to guide the All Blacks to a third straight World Cup title at Japan 2019 and a fourth in total...
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