England’s new vibe too strong for Wales before old habits resurface

• Eddie Jones wants his side to stay on front foot for full 80 minutes• ‘I haven’t seen a lock as athletically gifted’ as Maro Itoje, says head coachIt was a simple statement but, as so often with Eddie Jones, it cut directly to the heart of English rugby’s improving fortunes. “We played a bit like the old team in the last 20 minutes,” observed the Australian, reflecting on the sole part of Saturday’s eventful game that did not go entirely to plan. The sub-text needed no underlining; England are Six Nations champions because Jones’s players are thinking more clearly than they ever did during l…

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