Jones regrets not changing lineup for World Cup final


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Final - England v South Africa - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - November 2, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - England coach Eddie Jones says he got his team selection wrong for the Rugby World Cup final and should have brought in fresh legs to face South Africa.

Jones fielded the same starting 15 against South Africa that had stunned defending champions New Zealand in the semi-final but England were unable to cope with the Springboks' physicality and lost 32-12 in Yokohama.

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