England coach Eddie Jones says there are too many cards being shown in rugby union internationals and 'common sense' needs to come back into the game.
England coach Eddie Jones says rugby's use of red and yellow cards is "out of control" and that referees will be the most important player when the top teams meet at next year's World Cup.
"I reckon the top five or six at the World Cup, the referee is going to be the most influential player," Jones said."The team that develops the best cohesion and being adaptable to red or yellow cards and being adaptable to the way referees are refereeing the game will be crucial."England has won its last two matches at Lang Park, either side of a 10-match Wallabies winning streak at the venue.
England had 57 per cent possession and 52 per cent territory, while the Wallabies conceded 16 penalties that kept handing Owen Farrell the chance to score points and extend the lead."They put themselves in the right part of the field and kicked six penalties, so we've gotta look at our discipline. On Saturday though, that combination worked and, although Jones insisted that he did not mind the constant speculation about his role, saying it was "fantastic" and there is an "infatuation with sacking coaches", he would have been thrilled to see that combination work so well.
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