The problem is that Jones is hyper focussed on the World Cup. He doesn't really care about anything else. But the fans, quite rightly, want to see 6N wins etc. To be frank with the resources he has anything outside of the top 2 in the 6N is an abject failure. Coupled with that he's producing teams that are dull as dishwater to watch. Dan Robson is the best SH in the Prem. But he's suffered from the same thing as Smith, Simmonds etc - people outside of Jones bubble have called for his inclusion. Jones knows best - and he uses the continued exclusion of "popular" players to prove it. That's fine if you are winning and entertaining but he's doing neither.
Yeah...to be honest, I just want to see good entertainment played by players with smiles on their faces and enjoying their rugby.
I want our national team to play to win and express themselves, rather than the fear of failure crippling their ambition.
Everything has been so over-controlled these past few years with Eddie....and he seems to project his limitations on to the players.
If I'm going back to twickenham and paying an absolute fortune for a day out...I want to be entertained, as I so often have in the past.
There are so many other things competing for our attention these days, that English international rugby has to be very careful it doesn't haemorrhage fans beyond repair.
The whole set-up has to become more likeable and engaging.
A bit more Southgate than Jones.