Eddie Jones questions Ireland ability to bring dominant display to Twickenham

Ireland opened the competition with a statement by overwhelming Wales 32-9

Eddie Jones has thrown down the gauntlet to Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell. Picture: David Davies/PA

Eddie Jones has thrown down the gauntlet to Andy Farrell’s Ireland by questioning whether they are capable of delivering another conclusive victory when they face England.

The rivals collide in the crucial fixture in Group A of the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham with the winners taking pole position in the race for a stake in the showpiece event on finals weekend.