Why does England rugby head coach Eddie Jones have a black eye?
EDDIE JONES arrived at the Six Nations media launch today with a black eye and ice pack.
Eddie Jones had a black eye at the Six Nations launch today
England rugby head coach Eddie Jones was not in an ideal state for official photos, with his left eye heavily bandaged.
The Australian says he slipped and fell in the bathroom, leading to a black eye.
“I slipped over in my hotel this morning,” Jones said.
Jones says he fell in the bathroom
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“I forgot to shave.
“I walked out of the shower for a shave and this is what happens.”
Jones was in high spirits during the Six Nations tournament launch, which brings together the head coaches and captains from each of the men’s and women’s tournaments together.
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Jones’ England face France in their opening Six Nations clash at Twickenham on February 4, while Scotland host Ireland at Murrayfield and Wales travel to Italy a day later.
England have won all 14 of their games under Jones since he took over from Stuart Lancaster at the start of last year.