Eddie Jones: Andy Farrell can handle 'sticky' Ireland transition period

STEADY EDDIE: Japan Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott.

Japan coach Eddie Jones has backed Andy Farrell to guide Ireland through what is a “sticky” transition period for the Six Nations side ahead of their head-to-head at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Australian has put plenty of noses out of joint during his long, interesting and sometimes controversial career, but it was Charming Eddie on display at the visitors’ South Dublin team hotel on Thursday night as he unveiled his hand for the weekend.