‘We’ve got to go after them’: Eddie Jones ready for rough reception in Australia

Eddie Jones has told his players to expect a hostile reception in Australia before Tuesday’s flight down under but after handing a surprise recall to Billy Vunipola to bring some much-needed power to his side, he warned the Wallabies that England are “going after them”.

Since England’s disappointing Six Nations campaign, Jones has sought to breathe new life into his side, citing a need to blend power and pace.

Accordingly, and with Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds both unavailable through injury, Vunipola has been recalled for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Danny Care has also made the 36-man squad and will be charged with injecting pace into the side while Ben Youngs and Joe Marler are among the notable omissions.

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England head to Australia on Tuesday on the back of a humiliating 31-point defeat by the 14-man Barbarians last Sunday and though Jones has reinforced his squad with 12 players from Saracens and Leicester following Saturday’s Premiership final, there are still eight uncapped members of the touring party, including London Irish’s Henry Arundell and Will Joseph, who travel as apprentices.

Nonetheless, Jones has an eight-match winning streak over Australia since taking over as head coach and believes Vunipola can provide his side with what they have been missing, echoing his promise of a Bodyline approach six years ago before delivering England’s first ever series win against the Wallabies.

Video: Billy Vunipola’s Premiership final performance sealed England recall, Eddie Jones says (The Independent)

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