Eddie Jones must go

So should he stay or should he go? That’s Eddie ‘I don’t really care what other people think’ Jones, currently ruling the roost over England rugby at Twickenham. Though for how long is another matter. Clearly the language around Jones is changing: the announcement of a review of England’s dismal recent performances very clearly avoided any of the usual ‘We stand right behind the coach’ and ‘We are pleased with the team’s steady progress’ guff that normally sugarcoats such statements. The review of course is largely anonymous, in keeping with English rugby’s characteristic transparency.

But if the Rugby Football Union was as responsive to polling as politicians are, Eddie would be getting his P45 before Christmas. If a show of hands in the hospitality areas at Twickenham after the weekend’s dire loss to a mighty South Africa is anything to go by, there is a substantial change in the air.