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Last week’s column suggested coach Eddie Jones would have been throwing ‘a few shrimps on the barbecue’ following England’s second Test victory over his native Australia. At the end of England’s 21-17, third Test win against the Aussies, Eddie came close to throwing more than a few shrimps in an unsavoury post-match incident.

When a fan shouted 'traitor' in Eddie's ear shot, England’s Australian-born coach turned in temper, eyes bulging in rage, as the leader of our national team challenged the accusing crowd member to 'Come down here and say that!'

Had officials not intervened to restrain Eddie, one suspects the enraged Jones capable of vaulting the fence to throw more than a few lightweight pink crustaceans at the taunting Aussie fan.

Saturday’s game was an emotional climax to a long international season for Eddie and his England team. One can understand his embarrassment, upset and frustration at the taunt. It was however an unsavoury post-match incident that tended to taint England’s win.

The ‘traitor’ jibe was of course out of order and I feel sure the offending fan's transgression will be addressed. Eddie however reportedly earns circa £800,000 a year as England’s coach. Ambitious young coaches look up to him, impressionable children coming into the game see him as the top banana!

No Eddie, whatever the challenge, you might take a lesson in decorum from the unflappable Wayne Pivac, who in defeat was measured and graciousness personified. Clive Woodward, a previous England coach, counselled his players with the mantra ‘Body in the furnace, mind in the fridge!’ Good advice to you Mr. Jones

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