• ‘It is the biggest sporting event in the world’• Victory could spike rugby participation numbers
Eddie Jones has urged his
England players to inspire the nation by seizing
World Cup glory when the eyes of the watching world are upon them in the final against
South Africa on Saturday. The England coach described the showdown against the Springboks as “the biggest sporting event in the world” and challenged his team to play with no fear and clinch the title for the second time.
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