‘When you get punched in the face, you don’t have a plan anymore’ – Eddie Jones on the loss to England in Twickenham

After the Brave Blossoms’ worst defeat against England, Japan and former England head coach Eddie Jones spoke openly and frankly in the post-match press conference.

At the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, Jones spoke of the impact of the 20-minute red card, the dominance of England’s play, how Wales’ win over New Zealand earlier in the day had given Japan hope, but ultimately the impact of Will Joseph’s five tries; a player whom Eddie Jones himself had given his first England cap four years earlier: