Major broadcasting change as controversial ex-England boss joins ITV panel

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Major broadcasting change as controversial ex-England boss joins ITV panel
Author: Chisanga Malata
Published: Jan, 21 2025 17:35

EDDIE JONES will be part of ITV's coverage of the Six Nations. Jones was relieved of his duties as Red Roses boss in December 2022 following seven years in charge of the team. The Aussie - who guided England to three Six Nations titles - was replaced at the Twickenham helm by Steve Borthwick.

 [England kick off their Six Nations campaign on February 1]
Image Credit: The Sun [England kick off their Six Nations campaign on February 1]

And he'll pass judgement on his struggling replacement's troops for the majority of the tournament. The 64-year-old will be a pundit for four of England's five matches in the competition, which gets underway at the end of the month. He'll gives his takes alongside an already star-studded ITV pundit line-up.

 [Rugby players tackling during a match.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Rugby players tackling during a match.]

The broadcaster will also call on the services of former England stars Jonny Wilkinson, Maggie Alphonsi and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll. England had a truly dismal 2024 under Borthwick, winning only five of their 12 matches last year. Two of those wins came against Japan, who, ironically, are coached by Jones.

 [Rugby players tackling during a match.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Rugby players tackling during a match.]

Jones was sacked by England following a poor 2022, in which they suffered six defeats in 12 matches. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. A comprehensive defeat at the hands of South Africa in November 2022 proved to be the breaking point for his tenure. Upon the announcement of his exit, Jones said: "I am pleased with much that we have achieved as an England team.

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