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Andy Goode's brilliant response to Eddie Jones' disparaging Lions comments
By Online Editors
There has been quite a fierce backlash on Twitter over Eddie Jones’ latest comments on the Lions tour, which have irritated many fans and players.
The England head coach ruled himself out of contention for the 2021 tour to South Africa, saying that the head coach role is an “ambassador job”, also saying that he does not want to spend eight weeks in a blazer.
Many people have been irked by these comments, saying that Jones has been disrespectful to the Lions, one of rugby’s gems, which has a very proud tradition.
Twitter is aflood with comments, particularly fans saying that Jones would not have been in contention to lead the Lions anyway. However, former England fly-half Andy Goode, who was perhaps not known for his exemplary physique throughout his career, brilliantly put Jones down, by also ruling himself out of the Lions tour as the nutritionist.
Goode had earlier criticised Jones for disrespecting the Lions, lambasting the coach by saying that he would never have been given the job. He has been quite critical of Jones’ management style throughout the Six Nations, and these latest comments clearly have not won Jones any more fans.
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He doesn't generally do it at all, for anybody, so don't say too much the next one could be just as positive about the Springboks if you don't get carried away!
He also pointed out the "no killer instinct" narrative that they simply weren't good enough. Do yo disagree that SA were that great against NZ?
Readying the article I didn't even see that as a dig towards SA SF, simply an exciting take on how close the ABs really are again to those at the top. I feel it is more you that is taking away from this enjoyment with you replay that is largely based on a lot of old resentment.
Just enjoy how good the rugby is and that NZ is back baby!
Go to commentsAttack coach? What "attack"? All I saw was headless chooks pinballing around the paddock. This whole coaching group needs a shake-down. The BFs have regressed at pace since the Prof & Cronnie days.
We have immense talent, some of the best in world rugby, but it's wasted on this coaching group. I put Bunting in the same loser category as Penney & Foster. At this point in time, success at RWC2025 seems a longshot!?!
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