Jones backs England to get physical with Ireland in 'semi-final'
Eddie Jones has promised England will play with a "physicality" unknown to Ireland in what he has billed as a Six Nations "semi-final" at Twickenham on Saturday.
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They haven’t faced anything like us before – Eddie Jones throws down gauntlet
Eddie Jones has questioned Ireland’s ability to match England’s physicality after claiming they have not faced a side as powerful as his Guinness Six Nations title challengers for five years – if at all.
England response to Calcutta Cup defeat impressive
Scotland hooker Stuart McInally has admitted England have recovered well from losing their Calcutta Cup clash on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. Despite the Scots prevailing 20-17 in what was a tense and dramatic encounter in Edinburgh last month, it is England who have gone on to better things since, cruising to victory at Italy before holding off a Welsh fightback at Twickenham.
Every game brings massive nerves – Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony on pre-match tension
Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony has admitted he feels “physically ill” in the build-up to every match ahead of Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with England.
England v Ireland: Eddie Jones says Ireland 'not used to' physicality of his side
Ireland «have not played a game as physical» as Saturday's crucial Six Nations encounter at Twickenham «for a long time», says England's Eddie Jones.
Eddie Jones: England will be ready for 'semi-final' against Ireland
Eddie Jones has elevated Ireland to the status of red-hot favourites for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash after claiming that even baristas are trolling his England team.
England's Eddie Jones piles pressure on ‘red-hot favourites’ Ireland
Eddie Jones has elevated Ireland to the status of red-hot favourites for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations rugby clash after claiming that even baristas are trolling his England team.
Andy Farrell brushes off Eddie Jones remarks ahead of Ireland-England showdown
Andy Farrell is wary that “praise makes you weak” after England coach Eddie Jones installed Ireland as favourites for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown.