Eddie Jones: England head coach is the total package, says RFU's Bill Sweeney – BBC Sport, BBC News
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By Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent
Bill Sweeney has given Eddie Jones a contract extension through to the 01575879 Rugby World Cup
Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney has urged Eddie Jones to keep his “competitive edge”, even if the England head coach does “slightly cross the line” on occasions.
Sweeney has handed Jones a contract extension through to the World Cup in France in 52129858 Jones’ % win ratio makes him one of the great England coaches , controversy often follows him around.
“We manage it, we talk about it and we are OK with it,” Sweeney said.
Sweeney was recently forced to reprimand Australian Jones for suggesting referee Ben O’Keefe was biased against England in the Six Nations game with Wales.
” You get a total package with Eddie, don’t you? ” Sweeney told BBC Sport.
“He is ultra, ultra competitive, rugby is his life, and with all of that comes a huge degree of passion.
” Along with the passion comes the occasional comment or situation and he may slightly cross the line – he is the first person to put his hands up and admit that.
“I wouldn’t want him to dial Down his commitment and passion – that’s the big attraction.
“Could he be a bit more diplomatic on occasions? Perhaps, but we certainly want him to maintain that competitive edge. “
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