Scotland fans fire back at Eddie Jones over his 'no sympathy' jibe
England head coach Eddie Jones has not ingratiated himself with Scotland fans with his latest comments about Typhoon Hagibis.
Scotland face Japan this Sunday in Yokohama in a pivotal encounter that will decide the fate of both teams at the World Cup, but the game is at risk due to the super typhoon that is working its way towards Japan.
England’s game with France has already been cancelled, as has the All Blacks’ contest with Italy. England, France and the All Blacks have already qualified for the quarter-finals, and Jones, as well as Steve Hansen, have suggested that Scotland have found themselves in this position because they have not won all their games.
Adverse weather was always a possibility in Japan and that is why both coaches have explained that it was important to accumulate points when they could.
The vocal Australian has never been popular north of the border and these latest comments have not helped, as he has received a scathing response from fans on social media.
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Scotland were comfortably beaten 27-3 by Ireland – ranked world No1 going into the RWC – in their opening match and they have since been fighting to remain in the tournament.
Fans have said that some teams did not have the luxury that England did of playing slightly weaker sides in the USA and Tonga in their opening two matches. Conversely, this does not apply to Hansen, as the All Blacks played South Africa in the opening game of the tournament and won.
England's Eddie Jones has no sympathy for the tricky situation Scotland find themselves in this weekendhttps://t.co/IocjIpwGVI
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) October 10, 2019
It is the fact that England have had fairly fortuitous scheduling that has allowed Jones to pass these comments, which has annoyed many fans.
What has perhaps provoked the ire and fans the most on Twitter is that Jones’ rhetoric would be vastly different had England found themselves in this situation. This is what has been said:
Wow wot a prick, everyone else is concentrating on how unfair it would be if it does happen, yet you come out with a stupid comment like this. You do realise better "Englishmen" than yourself are in Scotlands side keep your opinions to yourself ya muppet https://t.co/rFPqNhGGIs
— morag brown??????? (@morag_) October 10, 2019
Eddie Jones says if Scotland is eliminated because of cancelled game it's their own fault. Saw him on Sky delighted England have extra rest time because their game is off. He's a snide individual and although Aussie well suited as England coach as he's got their arrogance.
— David Scott#gersforindy (@DavidS1947) October 11, 2019
As a Scots fan, the Eddie Jones comments have angered me beyond belief. Tonga, USA, Argentina. If England hadn't come away with 3 BP wins from 3 there'd have been so many questions asked. Try having a world no.1 team as a pool opener. Even Eng would struggle…
— Ruaraidh Britton (@RuaraidhB) October 10, 2019
Eddie Jones: ‘it’s Scotland’s fault if the weather puts then out of the world cup’
Scottish rugby players: pic.twitter.com/cI7hFa5og2
— A beard with an idiot hanging off it (@Tam_The_Jambo) October 10, 2019
@EnglandRugby Typical trash talk from the dickhead that is Eddie Jones. We all know that if it was England in Scotland’s position the incompetent idiots that are @WorldRugby would move heaven an earth to get the match played. #RWC2019
— David Douglas (@DavidDouglasH) October 11, 2019
Funny that the coaches happiest with @WorldRugby s corruption at @rugbyworldcup are those that benefit most from the disgusting decisions to cancel games, @AllBlacks coach Steve Hansen and the serial gobshite Eddie Jones, they now get a nice long break #disgrace
— Tom McClure (@airman614) October 11, 2019
Eddie Jones reputation as a knob remains
— JP Lavery (@the_baroudeur) October 11, 2019
Just when you think Eddie Jones couldn't possibly be a bigger tosser then – boom! Hansen equally so. I hope for the integrity of #RWC2019 this Typhoon does a right turn and heads straight for Eddie Jones's location.
— ???????Cameron?? (@C4mrin) October 11, 2019
After the calamitous start to the tournament against Ireland, Scotland have regrouped and earned two bonus point victories against Samoa and Russia, looking particularly impressive in their most recent outing.
Japan have not lost yet in the RWC, which makes Sunday’s encounter so engrossing. It would be a bitter disappointment for all rugby fans if the game was cancelled, but these are obviously unique circumstances. This entire situation would not have left Scotland fans happy – and Jones’ comments have not helped.
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Very unlikely the Bulls will beat Leinster in Dublin. It would be different in Pretoria.
1 Go to commentsI think it is a dangerous path to go down to ban a player for the same period that a player they injured takes to recover. Players would be afraid to tackle anyone. I once tackled my best friend at school in a practice match and sprained his ankle. I paid for it by having to play fly-half instead of full-back for the rest of that season’s fixtures.
5 Go to commentsJust such a genuine good bloke…and probably the best all round player in his generation. Good guys do come first sometimes and he handled the W.Cup loss with great attitude.
2 Go to commentsWord in France is that he’s on the radar of a few Top14 clubs.
2 Go to commentsGet blocking Travis, this guy has styles and he’s gonna make a swift impact…!
1 Go to commentsWhat remorse? She claimed that her dangerous tackle wasn’t worthy of a red! She should be compensating the injured player for loss of earnings at the minimum. Her ban should include the recovery time of the injured player as well as the paltry 3 match ban.
5 Go to commentsArdie is a legend. Finished and klaar. Two things: “Yeah, yeah, I have had a few conversations with Razor just around feedback on my game and what I am doing well, what I need to improve on or work-ons. It’s kind of been minimal, mate, but it’s all that I need over here in terms of how to be better, how to get better and what I am doing well.” I hope he’s downplaying it - and that it’s not that “minimal”. The amount of communication and behind the scenes preparation the Bok coaches put into players - Rassie and co would be all over Ardie and being clear on what is expected of him. This stands out for me as something teams should really be looking at in terms of the boks success from a coaching point of view. And was surprised by the comment - “minimal”. In terms of the “debate” around Ireland and South Africa. Nice one Ardie. Indeed. There’s no debate.
2 Go to commentsThere’s a bit of depth there but realistically Australian players have a long way to go to now catch up. The game is moving on fast and Australia are falling behind. Australian sides still don’t priories the breakdown like they should, it’s a non-negotiable if you want to compete on the international stage. That goes for forwards and backs. The Australian team could have a back row that could make a difference but the problem is they don’t have a tight five that can do the business. Tupou is limited in defence, overweight and unfit and the locks are a long way from international standard. Frost is soft and Salakai-Loto is too small so that means they need a Valentini at 8 who has to do the hard graft so limits the effectiveness of the backrow. Schmidt really needs to get a hard working, tough tight 5 if he wants to get this team firing.
3 Go to commentsSorry Morgan you must have been the “go to for a quote” ex player this week. Its rnd 6 and there is plenty of time to cement a starting 15 and finishing 8 so I have no such concerns.
2 Go to commentsGreat read. I wish you had done this article on the ROAR.
2 Go to commentsThe current AB coaching team is basically the Crusaders so it smacks of wanting their familiar leaders around. This is not a good look for the future of the ABs or the younger players in Super working their way up the player ladder. Razor is touted as innovative, forward looking but his early moves look like insecurity and insular, provincial thinking. He is the AB's coach not the Golden Oldies.
10 Go to commentsSimple reason for wanting him back. Robertson wants him as captain. Otherwise he wouldn’t be bothering chasing him. Not enough reason to come back just to mentor.
10 Go to commentsI had not considered this topic like this at all, brilliant read. I had been looking at his record at the Waratahs and thought it odd the Crusaders appointed him, then couple that with all that experience and talent departing and boom. They’ve got some great talent developing though, and in all honesty I don’t think anyone would be over confident taking them on in a playoff match, no matter how poor the first half of their season was. I think they can pull a game out of their ass when it counts.
2 Go to commentsNot a bad list but not Porecki and not Donaldson. Not because they are Tahs, or Ex Tahs, they are just not good enough. Edmed should be ahead. Far more potential. Wilson should be 8 and Valentini 6. Wilson needs to be told by his father and his coach, stop bloody running in to brick wall defence. You’re not playing under the genius Thorn any more. He’s a fantastic angle runner. The young new 8 from the Brumbies looks really good too. The Lonegrans are just too small for international rugby as is Paisami, as is Hamish Stewart at 12. Both great at Super Rugby level. Stewart could have been a great 10 if not for Brad Thorn. Uru should be there and so should Tupou. Tupou just needs good Australian coaching which he hasn’t been getting. I don’t think Schmidt will excite him.
3 Go to commentsIf he wants to come back then he should. He will be a major asset to the younger locks and could easily be played as an impact player off the bench coming on in the last 30. He is fit, strong and capable and has all the experience to make up for any loss in physical prowess. He could also be brought back with a view to coaching within the structures one day. Duane Vermeulen played until he was 37 or 38. He is now a roaming coach within the South African coaching structures. He was valuable in the last world cup and has been a major influence on Jasper Wiese and other young players which has helped and accelerated their development and growth. Whitelock could do the exact same thing for NZ
10 Go to commentsBrett Excellent words… finally someone (other than DC) has noted that Hanigan is very hard and very good at doing what Backrow should do… his performance via the Drua sauna was quite daunting for those on the other side… very high tackle count… carries with good end result… constant threat to make a good 20-25 meters with those long legs… providing his mass effectively to crunching the Drua pack… Finally he is returning to quality form… way to much injury time over the last 2 years… smart-strong-competent in his skills… caught every lineout throw aimed at him and delivered clean pass to whoever was down below… and he worked hard for the whole 80 minutes… Ned has to be in the top 5 for backrow honors… He knows what is required as he has been there before…
20 Go to commentsI think Sam Whitelock should not touch a return with a bargepole. He went out on a high, playing in the RWC Final. He would be coming back into a team that will be weaker than last years, and might even be struggling to win games, especially against the Boks. Stay in France, enjoy another year with Pau, playing alongside his brother.
10 Go to commentsRyan Coxon has been very impressive considering he was signed by WF as injury cover whilst Uru has been a standout for QR, surprised neither of those mentioned
3 Go to commentsIt’s the massive value he brings with regard team culture/values, preparation, etc. Can’t buy that. I’m hoping to see the young locks get their chance in the big games though.
10 Go to commentsAll good, Gregor, except that you neglected to mention Sam Darry amongst that talented pool of locks. In fact, given Hannah’s inexperience and the fact that Holland won’t be eligible until next year, Lord and Darry might be the frontrunners this year, to join Barrett, Tuipoluto, Va’ii and possibly Whitelock. In fact there might be room for all of them if Barrett played 6 (like Ollie Chessum).
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