Healey in blast over extra work by Eddie

FORMER England winger Austin Healey has accused Eddie Jones of ‘disrespecting’ the position he holds by retaining consultancy roles in Japan on the side and discussing his next move.

It was recently revealed that Jones has held discussions with French super club Racing 92 as he prepares to leave his post after the next World Cup.

These sorts of things have riled Healey, given England’s recent performances.

Writing in his column for the Telegraph, Healey said: “As an Englishman, hearing Eddie Jones talk about the Rugby Football Union’s review into England winning two out of five Six Nations games, saying the review was great and it allowed me to look deep into myself before then hearing him talk about his next move after the World Cup and a conversation with Racing 92, you just feel a bit like he is taking the post for granted and disrespecting it.

“That might be a strong statement but it does feel that way - he needs to remember that being the head guy is a privilege.

“I can spot arrogance quite a long way away, because I have been relatively skilled at it myself, and Jones just appears to be a bit too arrogant with it all.

“Why on earth would you have a review, say the review was good, but then feel you did not need to make major changes.

“He was right when he said he has received “fantastic support” from the RFU, but equally I am not sure that he has delivered on that support.

“He needs to admit that more in order to get people back onside, so they don’t just think he is an arrogant overseas coach there for the cash.

“And let’s be honest, if he was English maybe we would give him more leeway.”

Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has been spotted training with MLR side, the LA Giltinis.

Cooper - currently plying his trade with Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in Japan - joined the MLR side for training, decked out in club gear.

However, while it would appear the virtuoso fly-half could be set for another move, it’s reported that the 34-year-old was simply visiting and isn’t expected to leave Japan soon.

The fly-half made his longawaited return to Test rugby last year, landing the winning penalty to hand the Wallabies an upset win over the Springboks after a four-year hiatus from the international scene.