Eddie Jones blames lack of preparation for England's 'ugly' win against France

The stuttering hosts made hard work of victory at Twickenham.

Eddie Jones blames lack of preparation for England's 'ugly' win against France

Eddie Jones admitted England were under-prepared after they began their RBS Six Nations title defence by scraping past France.

The stuttering hosts made hard work of victory at Twickenham, eventually prevailing 19-16 thanks to a first international try from replacement Ben Te'o 11 minutes from the end.

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