We need to be hungrier than ’European darlings’ Ireland and Scotland, says England boss Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones is happy for embittered England’s Six Nations rivals to be viewed as the "darlings of European rugby" as he ignited the phoney war against Ireland and Scotland.

Eddie Jones is happy for embittered England’s Six Nations rivals to be viewed as the "darlings of European rugby" as he ignited the phoney war against Ireland and Scotland.

The reigning champions are bookmakers’ favourites to secure an unprecedented third successive outright title, but Jones has turned the spotlight of attention on to his Celtic rivals.