• New defence coach says he has no interest in Eddie Jones’s job
• ‘The All Blacks are outstanding but a World Cup closes the gap’
England’s new defence coach, John Mitchell, thinks Eddie Jones’s squad can still win the 2019 Rugby World Cup despite their disappointing results this year. The former All Blacks head coach has been recruited by Jones to add fresh impetus to the team following a run of five defeats in the past six Tests.
“I really believe we can get better and be the best within a year’s time,” said Mitchell, commencing his second spell on England’s coaching staff. “Why? Because of what I’ve seen in the past. We haven’t had the desired outcome in the past year for a number of reasons and now we’re challenging ourselves to get better. I believe I can play a part in that.”
Written by Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/24/john-mitchell-england-world-cup under the title “John Mitchell gets to work for England by setting sights on World Cup”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
