Eddie Jones slaps down 'puerile' Australian media after England win

Rugby coach and touring media angered by innuendos after victory over the Wallabies in the first test in Brisbane

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England's rugby tour of Australia may be taking place in the shadow of Euro 2016 but it, too, could be about to turn nasty

Coach Eddie Jones has rounded on the Australian media, saying their treatment of his side had been "disgusting”, “demeaning” and “disrespectful”.

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