RFU backs England coach Eddie Jones despite ‘horror’ show in South Africa

England’s 23-12 defeat in Bloemfontein was their fifth Test loss in a row

England rugby head coach Eddie Jones South Africa
England rugby union head coach Eddie Jones takes training in Durban, South Africa
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones will remain as England’s head coach after receiving the backing of the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

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