Sam Simmonds says England’s players are behind under-fire head coach Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones’ position as England boss is under scrutiny after another disappointing Six Nations (Adam Davy/PA)

Sam Simmonds insists England’s players are fully behind Eddie Jones as the head coach attempts to rescue a disappointing Guinness Six Nations from calamity.

England could finish as low as fifth for a second successive year if they are defeated by Grand Slam-chasing France on Saturday and results in Cardiff and Dublin go against them.