Jones admits error but wants to turn England into rugby 'powerhouse'

File: Eddie Jones, who has committed to seeing out his contract which runs until 2021, is not renowned for owning up to errors.LONDON - England coach Eddie Jones wants his team to become the"powerhouse of world rugby" but has admitted he made a mistake in his selection for the World Cup final.

But he says part of the blame for the 32-12 defeat by South Africa in the final lay with his decision to start with George Ford and Mako Vunipola ahead of Henry Slade and Joe Marler. Jones has turned England's fortunes round after taking over following their humiliating pool-stage exit in the 2015 World Cup.

"The potential is massive. Not only are they great rugby players but they are better people with outstanding character.

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Sjava surprises actress Thembi Mtshali-Jones on her 70th birthdaySjava is a man of his word and proved it when he wished his biggest fan, veteran actress Thembi Mtshali-Jones, a happy 70th birthday.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

'Is Eben Etzebeth a racist lunatic?' - MPs grill HRC's Buang Jones about Bok's racism caseThe SA Human Rights Commission's handling of a racism case involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth came back to haunt the commission's acting head of legal, Buang Jones, when he appeared for a deputy public protector interview in Parliament on Tuesday.
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

Boks ain't winning in the looks department, rugby hotties poll shows | Saturday StarJust one Springbok features in the list of 20 World Cup rugby hotties in a poll done by a British rugby website.
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »

Sjava surprises actress Thembi Mtshali-Jones on her 70th birthdaySjava is a man of his word and proved it when he wished his biggest fan, veteran actress Thembi Mtshali-Jones, a happy 70th birthday.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Deputy PP hopefuls quizzed by MPs🔒 Interviews for the position of deputy public protector largely revolved around candidates’ perceptions of public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, rather than their ability to do the job of the outgoing Kevin Malunga.
Source: mailandguardian - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »

Improved Bok depth the key to a repeat of that Lions victory in 2021While it's pleasurable to bask in the glory of a Rugby World Cup victory, the threat of a British and Irish Lions tour in 2021 looms large.
Source: SundayTimesZA - 🏆 47. / 51 Read more »