EDDIE LETS A PLANE TAKE THE STRAIN
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EDDIE JONES will fly to France for next week’s Six Nations clash rather than take the train to Paris. But there will be no repeat. British Transport Police are continuing their investigation into the harassment of Jones on two separate trains, returning to London via Manchester.
Footage emerged yesterday of Jones being jostled and subjected to foul-mouthed abuse by four Scots after stopping to pose with them for a selfie on arrival at Manchester JAMES DAVIES could be in line to win his long-awaited first Wales cap against Italy.
The all-action openside flanker, 27, has not been released for regional duty with the Scarlets this weekend, indicating he is very much in Warren Gatland’s thoughts.
Davies (right) is carrying a slight glute strain, which Oxford Road station. One calls Jones a “baldy c***”.
An unconnected incident on the later journey to London was brought to the attention of police, who met the train at Euston.
A BTP statement read: “We received a third-party report of verbal abuse towards a man on board a train between Manchester Piccadilly and forced him from the field against Ulster last weekend, but it is understood the injury is not serious.
Wales boss Gatland will look at fringe players for next Sunday’s Six Nations clash with Italy, opening the door for Davies.
“James will obviously be getting treatment for his glute strain. We are hoping London Euston on Sunday. This was at around 7pm- 7.30pm. BTP officers met the train at London Euston. No arrests have been made and inquiries continue.”
Leading figures in Scottish Rugby united to blast those who had brought shame on the nation. An appalled governing body tweeted:
“The disgusting behaviour he may be involved against Italy, but we will wait and see,” said Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac.
“Warren said, after the Ireland game, there were some players they need to find out if they can play at that level, and James will be in that category I’m sure.” of those involved does not represent the values of our sport or its fans. The dignity Eddie and the England team showed on Saturday is in stark contrast to this ugly incident.”
Tartan legend Scott Hastings tweeted: “I am really upset about this. These despicable idiots are a disgrace. We need to find them, name & shame them & fine them for public disorder & harassment.”
Craig Chalmers added: “I apologise Eddie, but these idiots do not represent Scottish rugby.” RFU bosses have begun a security review in light of the strange decision not to have anyone accompany Jones on his journey.