Eddie Jones will relish pantomime villain role, claims Ellis Genge - Jones is facing England at Twickenham for the first time since he was sacked in 2022.

Ellis Genge believes Eddie Jones will relish being cast in the role of pantomime villain when he bids to guide Japan to a shock win over England on Sunday.

Ellis Genge knows Japan boss Eddie Jones will be happy performing the role of pantomime villain when he plots England’s downfall at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.Jones is facing England at Twickenham for the first time since he was sacked in 2022 and the 64-year-old returns under a cloud because of claims made about his management style during his seven years in charge.

He hopped off the Japan team bus he didn't look like someone who wanted to stop and reflect: there were no wistful looks around the cold, empty stands.