Eddie Jones: RFU's England progress claim is 'dishonest', says Ugo Monye

The Rugby Football Union's claim that England made «solid progress» during the Six Nations is «dishonest», says former wing Ugo Monye.

England won just two matches for the second successive championship and scored fewer tries than in 2021.

«I want to know who in the RFU thinks that signifies progress and are happy with how things are,» Monye told the Rugby Union Daily podcast.

«Fundamentally it's just dishonest. There isn't progress.»

Head coach Eddie Jones, 62, has faced calls to resign after England finished in third place following a 25-13 defeat by Grand Slam champions France.

An unnamed RFU spokesperson said the Australian «is building a new England team against a clear strategy» and it «continues to fully support Eddie».

The spokesperson went on to say that «a full review» would be conducted «as is normal after each tournament».

«The RFU are trying to get the press off Eddie Jones' back,» said former Wales captain Sam Warburton.

«It's not honest. No-one apart from Italy will see two wins as progress. This is definitely not progress for England.»

Monye said someone in power at the RFU should have put their name to the statement and taken responsibility for England's «unacceptable» Six Nations.

He also said he «felt sad for some of the players» because they were not getting the right direction.

«With the financial backing, the player pool and the coaching staff they have you cannot be winning two out of five games two years in a row. It's appalling, unimaginable, unacceptable,» he said.

«England talk about showing great spirit and fight against Ireland and France but you expect that as a baseline. They were miles behind where France were.»

Jones has regularly stated that he sees England's losses as learning experiences for