RU Today: Eddie Jones feature & Agustin Pichot confident

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England Head Coach Eddie Jones ahead of the International Friendly at St James' Park, Newcastle. PA Photo. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2019. See PA story RUGBYU England. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, No commercial use without prior permission

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Planet Rugby features writer James While gives his views on England head coach Eddie Jones.

What’s on the site

While believes England’s future is bright under Jones after the Australian signed a new contract recently which will see him continue in his role until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

There is also a story on Agustin Pichot, who believes he can depose Sir Bill Beaumont as World Rugby’s chairman when the governing body holds their election next month.

Elsewhere, Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill hopes the PRO14 season will be able to come to a conclusion despite the current break in the competition due to Covid-19.

What’s in the news

Experienced Dragons and former Wales front-row Aaron Jarvis has extended his stay at the PRO14 outfit by signing a new contract.

Meanwhile, SA Rugby confirmed that they have embarked on cost-cutting measures as they try to cope with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

What’s on social media

There are several classic Rugby World Cup matches lined up for this weekend.

What’s on TV

All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.

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