Eddie jones bags shock new job ahead of 2025 six nations - ruck

EDDIE JONES IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT, BUT THIS TIME IN THE COMMENTARY BOX. THE FORMER ENGLAND BOSS HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AS PART OF ITV’S PUNDITRY TEAM FOR THE 2025 SIX NATIONS, WHICH KICKS OFF

ON JANUARY 31. Find your local Greene King and SETTLE IN FOR THE 2025 SIX NATIONS! __ FROM THE COACH’S BOX TO THE COMMENTARY BOX The 64-year-old will swap the playbook for the microphone,

joining a star-studded panel featuring Jonny Wilkinson, Ugo Monye, and Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll. Expect sharp insights, bold opinions, and maybe even a few fiery exchanges along the

way. ITV AND BBC SHARE THE RUGBY STAGE This year could mark the last hurrah for ITV and BBC’s joint free-to-air coverage of the Six Nations. Of England’s five matches, ITV will broadcast

four, including their blockbuster opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on February 1. England’s campaign will also feature clashes with France, Scotland, and Italy at Twickenham,

before finishing with a showdown against Wales in Cardiff, live on the BBC. JONES’ WINNING FORMULA Eddie Jones knows a thing or two about lifting trophies. As England head coach from 2015 to

2022, he bagged three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2016, and famously led England to the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. JAPAN CALLING… AGAIN Currently in his second stint as

Japan’s head coach, Jones briefly returned to helm Australia in 2023. Now, he’s balancing international coaching with his ITV duties. With his tactical brain and fiery personality, his

punditry promises to be just as entertaining as his touchline antics. EDITORS PICKS: 40 GREATEST ENGLAND RUGBY PLAYERS IN HISTORY: RANKED From Rugby World Cup champions to modern-day icons,

we’ve compiled a definitive list celebrating England’s finest players. Get ready to relive the magic as we count down the top 40 English rugby legends. ------------------------- #40. WADE

DOOLEY – THE ‘BLACKPOOL TOWER’ Standing tall in England’s second row, Dooley’s height and physicality made him a linchpin during the late 1980s. ------------------------- #39. MANU TUILAGI –

THE HUMAN BULLDOZER Tuilagi’s devastating ball-carrying and try-scoring ability have left defenders trembling for over a decade. ------------------------- #38. DYLAN HARTLEY – CAPTAIN

COMBATIVE England’s fiery hooker and leader under Eddie Jones, Hartley’s tenacity helped steer England to glory. ------------------------- #37. MAGGIE ALPHONSI – ‘THE MACHINE’ A trailblazer

in women’s rugby, Alphonsi’s bone-crunching tackles and relentless energy inspired a generation. ------------------------- #36. TREVOR WOODMAN – SCRUM MAESTRO Part of the 2003 World

Cup-winning pack, Woodman’s technical prowess anchored England’s scrum. ------------------------- #35. KYRAN BRACKEN – THE ICE-COLD SCRUM-HALF Bracken’s sharp decision-making and calmness

under pressure made him a standout in the late ’90s. ------------------------- #34. BILLY VUNIPOLA – THE POWERHOUSE England’s go-to man for hard metres, Billy’s ball-carrying has been a

cornerstone of England’s pack. ------------------------- #33. JOE MARLER – THE SCRUMMAGING JOKER With elite scrummaging skills and a larger-than-life personality, Marler has become a modern

cult hero. ------------------------- #32. STEVE THOMPSON – THE RELENTLESS HOOKER Thompson’s dynamic play was crucial in England’s 2003 World Cup success, and he remains a legend of the game.

------------------------- #31. WILL CARLING – THE NATION’S LEADER England’s youngest-ever captain, Carling led his team to three Grand Slam titles in the ’90s. CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO

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