England – The Knee Jerks

Eddie Pleased By Squad Depth

By admin | August 22, 2017

England’s Eddie Jones has praised the depth of his options after naming the squad of 37-man for a training camp pre-season.

The pre-session is going to take place for three-day and it will take place at the Lensbury Hotel, starting from Saturday August 30. This is another vital meeting for the team with two years to go until the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. After the two successful test tour of Argentina, this is going to be the first time that Jones has brought all his squad together and will let the squad to be checked and assessed on various parameters, before the season of Aviva Premiership resumes in the beginning of September. …

GATLAND TO LIKELY TOUR SOUTH AFRICA

By index | August 10, 2017

Wales coach Warren Gatland could tour South Africa when he returns from his time in charge of the British and Irish Lions, according to reports.

The profile of the 53-year old is at its highest after he impressed at the Test series in New Zealand.

Gatland has a deal with the Welsh team to continue until after the 2019 World Cup. The manager says he would honour his contract. He took over in December 2007, leading the side at the 2008 and 2012 Six Nations Grand Slams. He also managed them to a World Cup semi-final spot in 2011 before renewing his deal in 2013.

“My focus is now on Wales, preparing for the World Cup in Japan. I am a firm believer of what will be so I won’t be looking too far ahead. I am looking forward to the next few years with Wales and then see what other opportunities are out there,” he said, promising to stick with the Welsh side. …