Eddie Jones to allow England to harness the 'hatred' ahead of Ireland clash

"Because of the history that is involved with the social and historical context, there is that long-seated rivalry and hatred of England. You can feel it."

Eddie Jones to allow England to harness the 'hatred' ahead of Ireland clash

Eddie Jones senses the "hatred" felt towards England from their Six Nations rivals and will allow his players to harness it to their advantage.

England have often been viewed as the Championship's most highly-prized scalp with Ireland, France and others always happy to topple a historical foe after centuries of shared enmity.

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