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New England coach Eddie Jones apologises to Stormers fans for leaving

BY Grant Constable  ·  Friday Nov 20, 2015

Eddie Jones has been named new England coach, not long after committing to the Stormers in Cape Town. He has said that he was made an offer he couldn’t refuse, but realises how fans must be feeling right now. Here is a look at what he had to say before leaving for England.

Director of Rugby Gert Smal will now oversee the Stormers’ off-season programme, although Jones has said that he will be involved in some capacity next month.

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Grant Constable Posted By: Grant Constable

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