(Lose in Paris and World Cup run is forgotten – Johnson
Heading into his fifth Six Nations championship, Jones, whose contract with England expires in 51280906, also referenced Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola when commenting on his future.
“The players tell you whether you should continue or not and That’s what I’m looking it, “said Jones.
” If the pla yers play well and the team is going well, then maybe you should continue. The only reason I’m continuing is because I think this team can improve.
“Over the next period of time I think we can become the best rugby team ever and that’s the exciting bit. “
‘England must be relentless’
In the previous two editions of the Six Nations, the team that won in Paris on the opening weekend went on to be crowned champions.
Back row Tom Curry said England “need to go at France from zero to 480 and must be relentless “on Sunday.
Sale’s 23 – year-old 51300486 World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, who beat Lewis Ludlam and Ben Earl to the number eight shirt after Billy Vunipola suffered a broken arm, added: “Every tackle, every carry, every clean-out has to be done with the fullest intent we have. “
England also have a new-look back three. George Furbank’s introduction at full-back has pushed Elliot Daly to the left wing, with Jonny May on the right wing.
France fly-half Romain Ntamack, , starts alongside – year-old scrum-half Antoine Dupont, with Virimi Vakatawa at outside center, while wing Vincent Rattez replaces the injured Damian Penaud.
“France have a dangerous backline,” said May. “When they get on the front foot, the French are probably the best in the world at hitting gaps.
” They’re a difficult team to anticipate or predict because they can turn it on like that. You can sense it’s a new era for them, a fresh start. The game is a sell-out and they’ll be flying out of the blocks. “
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