We have to respect refs – Jones makes Erasmus dig before South Africa showdown

Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks’ director of rugby, will on Saturday complete a matchday ban incurred for publishing a series of sarcastic tweets criticising officials during the Autumn Nations Series.
We have to respect refs – Jones makes Erasmus dig before South Africa showdown
England head coach Eddie Jones, pictured, shared his thoughts on Rassie Erasmus (Andrew Matthews/PA)

England head coach Eddie Jones insists referees must be treated with respect as he once again prepares to face a South Africa team who will be without Rassie Erasmus at Twickenham.

Erasmus, the Springboks’ director of rugby, will on Saturday complete a matchday ban incurred for publishing a series of sarcastic tweets criticising officials during the Autumn Nations Series.

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