1
Confirmed: Eddie Jones to coach against England at Twickenham
By Liam Heagney
Eddie Jones is poised to coach against England at Twickenham later this year, the first time that he will be in charge of a Test side at English Rugby HQ since his December 2022 sacking by the RFU.
The Australian was at the helm in England for seven years but his team’s disimproving results meant that an Autumn Nations Series defeat to South Africa 14 months ago was his final match in charge.
He soon took over the Wallabies but that job was short-lived due to their pool stage elimination at the recent Rugby World Cup in France.
Jones has since taken over his old job as the Japan head coach and having already agreed to host England in Tokyo in his first match in charge in June, he is now also pencilled in for a Twickenham return later this year.
A statement read: “England men will take on Japan at Twickenham Stadium on the weekend of November 23 as the fourth and final fixture of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.
“Following on from home fixtures against the southern hemisphere trio of New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, the Brave Blossoms return to west London just over two years since their last outing where England won 52-13.
“It is the fourth time Japan have played at Twickenham Stadium. However, the last contest came in Pool D at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Nice.
"England came out on top in a 34-12 victory, the bonus point win helping Steve Borthwick’s squad on their way to eventually finish as winners of their group.”
England men’s 2024 Autumn Nations Series fixtures
Saturday, November 2 – England vs New Zealand
W/E, November 9 – England vs Australia
W/E, November 16 – England vs South Africa
W/E, November 23 – England vs Japan
- Kick-off times, precise date and ticketing information will be confirmed in due course
Trending on RugbyPass
2
Why World Cup winner doesn’t blame All Black for leaving New Zealand
3
Tyrone Green decision has huge bearing on his international future
4
Five legends to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
5
Latest Comments
Willis
Underhill
Earl
As good as any backrow on the planet.
Go to commentsWhile we were living in Belgium, French rugby was very easy to watch on tv and YouTube. Given the ghastly weather, riding indoors on a trainer and watching French rugby was a very passable experience. I became quite a fan.
Interestingly, last week in Buenos Aires I shared a table with a couple from Toulouse, who were at the Toulon game themselves, and were curious how much I knew about French club rugby. I explained the Brussels weather. They smiled and understood.
Now back in CA, biking again.
Go to comments