HAN’S NOT GOING SOLO THANKS TO PAL EDDIE

ALL BLACKS boss Steve Hansen has been picking the brains of England rival Eddie Jones.

Hansen (above) said the pair speak every couple of weeks or swap texts but he will be wary of Jones when the pair clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Jones (right) has won five of his 11 Tests against New Zealand but Hansen said: “It’s always good to have other people who are doing a similar role to yourself to be able to talk to. He’s a passionate man Eddie, I have a lot of time and respect for him. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea, I think he’s a good bloke. There’s a lot of pressure there, all the time, whether you’re winning or losing. It comes just in a different wrapper.” Jones’ Wallabies knocked the Kiwis out of the 2003 World Cup with a 22-10 semi-final victory. Hansen added: “He’s had some success against NZ in the past but hopefully he doesn’t get any on Saturday.”