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Eddie Jones set for Twickenham return with Barbarians

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Former England coach Eddie Jones will return to Twickenham in May to lead the Barbarians against a World XV.Jones was sacked by England last week after seven years in charge as he paid the price for the team's worst run of results during a calendar year since 2008.England won only five of 12 Tests in 2022, a miserable streak that came after Jones led them to three Six Nations titles and the 2019 World Cup final.The 62-year-old Australian is set for a quick return to the headquarters of English rugby union with Barbarians.NEWS ???

The @KillikandCo ?? will be against a World XV ?? at Twickenham Stadium next year ??BUT it gets even better… #Baabaas will be coached by EDDIE JONES ??…And the World XV by STEVE HANSEN ??#KillikCup #rugby pic.twitter.com/BQBOtwueP7Jones previously coached the Barbarians in a 33-31 defeat by Fiji in 2019.He will take on a world side coached by former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen on 28 May."I am very much looking forward to returning to Twickenham Stadium - a venue I have so many fond memories of - as head coach of the Barbarians, and I'm more motivated than ever to put on a show," Jones said in a statement."Going up against Steve rekindles a great rivalry which first started in our days competing in Super Rugby and progressed into the international arena.

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