JONES’ SINK OR SWIM

ENGLAND boss Eddie Jones says today’s Six Nations clash with Ireland will be a fantastic advert for Test rugby.

After a gruelling win over Scotland earlier this month, Jones’ World Cup finalists host the Irish at Twickenham, where a win would give a huge boost to their title hopes.

And Jones (right) knows just how big the challenge facing his players is. “Ireland have a number of players who believe they are No.1 in Europe and we have a number of guys in our team who believe they are No.1 in Europe,” he said.

“And I think that means it will be a titanic clash. That’s what Test rugby is about.”

Meanwhile, Courtney Lawes, whose right eye was almost shut due to a nasty black eye at