Motormouth Eddie Jones doesn’t ruffle zen Simon Zebo

You get the sense Simon Zebo would enjoy a bit of back and forth with Eddie Jones, the England head coach who would be a cert for selection if the Lions took a ‘banter coach’ on tour.

They’ve so many others, it might not be long before the role is sponsored by a financial institution looking to engage with millennials, but as far as Zebo is concerned, the only time Jones should be listened to is on the training ground or in the dressing room.

The Aussie, who seems to derive more satisfaction from smart aleck responses than beautifully crafted tries, has already begun to stir things ahead of Saturday’s game in Dublin, where England can set a new world record for consecutive wins.