England’s Eddie Jones saddles up to learn from Tour but warns of burnout

• Coach to attend Tour de France to watch how riders prepare• Jones backs introduction of ‘fallow’ year for summer toursEddie Jones has demanded significant further improvement from his England players if they wish to feature at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. After presiding over a historic 3-0 series victory against Australia, Jones said he wants his squad to aim higher and plans to attend the Tour de France to see how elite cyclists cope with intense stress.Jones has also indicated he will be lobbying for a reduction in the amount of rugby played by his players, despite their remarkable succes…

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