Eddie Jones focuses on Grand Slam

England 25 Wales 21: Eddie Jones has calmed England’s Six Nations title celebrations because an even greater prize is within reach as he targets a precious Grand Slam.

Eddie Jones focuses on Grand Slam

For the first time since 2011, the Red Rose were crowned champions after their thrilling 25-21 victory over Wales on Saturday and France’s 29-18 defeat to Scotland swept them over the finishing line with a round to spare.

The Six Nations title had never before been won as early as the penultimate weekend and the silverware, which will sit beside the Triple Crown at Twickenham, ends a dispiriting run of four successive runner-up finishes.

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