Not everything lost with England after loss: Eddie Jones
edinburgh — Eddie Jones was adamant all was far from lost for England following their shock Calcutta Cup defeat by Scotland.
Saturday’s 25-13 reverse at Murrayfield was just reigning Six Nations champions England’s second defeat in 26 Tests under their Australian coach.
The reverse, England’s first loss to Scotland in a decade, left Ireland —
We lacked proper spacing in defence and we’ve got to find out why Eddie Jones
the only side in the tournament who can now eye a Grand Slam following three wins out of three — in pole position to claim this season’s title.
Scotland ran in three tries in a memorable first half at Murrayfield on Saturday, centre Huw Jones crossing twice and wing Sean Maitland also going over as Finn Russell, making the most of brilliant breakdown play led by Scotland captain John Barclay, produced a commanding display at fly-half.
England, still second in the global rankings and one of the leading contenders for next year’s World Cup in Japan, are set to lick their wounds at a training camp in Oxford before resuming their bid for an unprecedented third successive outright Six Nations title away to France in Paris on March 10.
England appeared to be caught cold by the pace and ferocity of Scotland’s play, with Eddie Jones admitting: “We lacked intensity and we’ve got to find out why. We got beaten at the breakdown and we’ve got to find out why.
“We lacked proper spacing in defence and we’ve got to find out why,” the former Australia and Japan coach added. “We allowed the game to disappoint us at times and there are some good lessons. We are trying to develop a strong team but the occasion was too big for us. Scotland were too good for us.” —AFP