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Six Nations: Eddie Jones declares England will improve against Wales after downing Ireland
- England halt Ireland’s charge to a triple crown
- Eddie Jones triumphant as he hits back at media
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England coach Eddie Jones forecast his side would be “10 per cent better” against Wales after ending Ireland’s bid for a grand slam with a 24-12 win in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday.
Jones’ men were a commanding 17-0 ahead at the interval thanks to tries from fly-half George Ford and full-back Elliot Daly.
Those scores were both converted by captain Owen Farrell – the son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell – with the centre also adding a penalty in what was arguably England’s best 40 minutes since their Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over New Zealand last year.
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“We played with a lot of control, we read the conditions well, read the referee well and at half-time it was a cricket game, we could have declared,” Jones said.
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England lost their tournament opener away to France, the only side that can now complete a grand slam, in what was their first match since being beaten by South Africa in the World Cup final.
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