Eddie Jones appointed England head coach by RFU

• Former Australia and Japan coach signs four-year deal• ‘I feel fortunate to be given the opportunity. The future is bright’Eddie Jones has been announced as England’s first ever overseas head coach after signing a four-year contract to succeed Stuart Lancaster.The former Australia and Japan coach had travelled to London for talks with the Rugby Football Union and, with the level of compensation for his release from his Stormers contract believed to have been negotiated, the 55-year-old’s four-year contract was completed on Friday morning. Related: Eddie Jones will need a new England captain …

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