The Rugby World Cup kicks off tomorrow, with 41 matches across 51 days displaying the top echelons in the unofficial sport of kings.

Despite an onslaught of criticism from especially domestic media, Eddie Jones and his team are keen to upset expectations.

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Rugby World Cup host Nick McArdle told Millsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast Jones’ return will hopefully breathe new life into the troubled side.

“He’s looked at the team and has gone, ‘Well this hasn’t worked’, so he’s basically thrown out the play book to start again,” Mr McArdle said.

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