Eddie left sweating
EDDIE JONES is resigned to being unable to field his strongest England side until the final buildup to the World Cup, such is the attritrional nature of his leading players’ club duties. That point was reinforced over the weekend. Nathan Hughes appeared in pain after going off early in Coventry and the Wasps No 8 has had his fair share of injuries since breaking into the Test squad. Meanwhile, giant Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga was another whose condition will need assessing — and he may also face disciplinary action over a high tackle. Jones will have to spend the next six weeks hiding behind the sofa.