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    RFU rebukes Jones over schools remark

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    August 9, 2022 9:19PM


    England's head coach said in a newspaper interview published over the weekend "you are going to have to blow the whole thing up" because it produces "closeted" players who lack "resolve".

    The view has been condemned as "insulting" and "divisive and disrespectful" by 2003 World Cup-winning mastermind Clive Woodard and Twickenham has reacted by highlighting the importance of private schools to the game.

    "RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney spoke to the England head coach, Eddie Jones, on Sunday and confirmed the RFU's position on the valued role the independent sector plays in the player pathway," an RFU statement read.

    "The RFU is hugely appreciative and supportive of the role both the independent and state school sectors play in introducing boys and girls to our sport and in our player pathway.

    "A collaborative approach and strong partnerships within the education sector ensure players are supported and offered opportunities to develop at all schools.

    "The most recent England men's squad contained players who have benefited from time within independent schools, including Maro Itoje and Henry Arundell, as well as many from the state sector including Jonny Hill and Courtney Lawes.

    "As a union, we are always working to broaden the appeal and accessibility of rugby union to boys and girls from a wide range of backgrounds."

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    Oh dear. Maybe this churlish colonial needs to have a look at the IRB rankings before impudently lecturing his betters.

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    If there is a bigger spoon head in World Rugby than Clive Woodward. I can't think of it.

    The world cup winning mastermind. Gimme a break.

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    Quote Originally Posted by .X. View Post
    The world cup winning mastermind. Gimme a break.
    Maybe that's just a nice way of saying the only bloke who could organise that shit show enough to win a world cup?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    Maybe that's just a nice way of saying the only bloke who could organise that shit show enough to win a world cup?
    Another explanation could be that he simply lucked out in having Johnny Wilkinson (1) in his team (2) gifted a match-winning shot at goal due to a poorly timed & executed kick by a bloody Mungo with a usually reliable boot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shasta View Post
    Another explanation could be that he simply lucked out in having Johnny Wilkinson (1) in his team (2) gifted a match-winning shot at goal due to a poorly timed & executed kick by a bloody Mungo with a usually reliable boot.
    Both comments are eminently reasonable

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    I think the Europeans' meddling with the laws and refereeing directives at the time also helped

    "Anti-Brumbies law" indeed...

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