Eddie lines up shot at All Blacks
England 12 Sth Africa 11
EDDIE JONES took aim at the All Blacks and his own critics after lucky England landed a sensational victory at Twickenham.
Without a galaxy of stars or ever threatening to score a try, Jones’ backs-to-the-wall heroes found a way to shock South Africa in front of 82,000 disbelieving fans.
“We’ve got New Zealand next week and I now can’t wait,” said the Australian.
”They’ll all be sitting in their hotel drinking cups of tea, maybe having some scones, saying, ‘Oh we’ll take these guys’. Well we can’t wait to get them.
“They are a different kettle of fish to South Africa. They play the game differently, want it to be an athletic contest.
“Well we won’t be wearing singlets and running shorts out there. It will be a proper game of rugby.”
Owen Farrell booted three penalties for England, including the 72nd-minute winner.
Elliot Daly made their other successful kick after Sbu Nkosi had grabbed the only try when he was sent over following good work by Aphiwe Dyanti and Warren Whiteley.
Handre Pollard looked to have given the Boks victory with a 67th-minute penalty but Farrell intervened.