Eddie Jones ‘pleased with intent’ despite heavy defeat to Barbarians
Eddie Jones played down the significance of a record 52-21 rout by the 14-man Barbarians even though it sent England crashing to the heaviest defeat of his reign.
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Chastening afternoon for Jones as England hit by eight-try Barbarians
Whatever Eddie Jones had in mind for this fixture, watching George Kruis, the former England lock, backheeling a conversion through the posts in the final few minutes of an emphatic victory for the invitational side was probably not it. For all the players absent for England, for all the excuses that could be made, this was without question a chastening afternoon for Jones and one that will not be ignored in Australia.
Tonight's rugby news as 14-man Barbarians 'make mockery of England' with hammering at Twickenham
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Sunday, June 19.
George Kruis to sign off with Barbarians outing against England at Twickenham
George Kruis will make one final Twickenham appearance after being named in the Barbarians starting line-up for Sunday’s match against England.
Rennie confirms Cooper, Kerevi and Koroibete as international picks
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Japan-based trio Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his international selections for the three-test series against England.
Is Leinster vs La Rochelle on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Heineken Champions Cup final
Leinster are seeking a fifth European crown as they take on La Rochelle in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Leinster vs La Rochelle live stream: How to watch Heineken Champions Cup final online and on TV
Beaten Champions Cup finalists a year ago, La Rochelle again seek a first continental success as they host competition heavyweights Leinster.