He had a vision of greatness and he would brook no compromise. He chewed out subordinates…and told know-it-all pundits to take a hike. In an era of limits, he was the last great tyrant.”

Ellis Genge believes Eddie Jones will relish being cast in the role of pantomime villain when he bids to guide Japan to a shock win over England on Sunday.

Former England prop Joe Marler was renowned for shooting his mouth off during his colourful international career, but it seemed even he was only prepared to cross Eddie Jones once. The Australian will return to Twickenham tomorrow with Japan, nearly three years after he was sacked as England coach and replaced by Steve Borthwick.

A blast from English rugby’s recent past will rock up at Twickenham on Sunday looking to plunge the national team into a crisis.

Jamie George warns England to prepare for unexpected from Eddie Jones - England are overwhelming favourites to end their five-Test losing run.