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EDDIE JONES: This is what happened inside this week’s Windsor summit where the world’s best coaches decided how the game should be played. From what Steve Borthwick said, there’s one thing England will focus on – it won’t be running rugby!

At the beginning of this week, all us coaches of countries in the Nations Championship gathered at a hotel in Windsor to discuss the shape of the game.

By EDDIE JONES · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:16 PM

Key Things to Know

Eddie Jones claims Steve Borthwick's focus on mauls at a Windsor coaches' summit signals England will avoid running rugby.
Jones says Borthwick and Rassie Erasmus led discussions on maul officiating during panels with international referees.
The former England coach argues the national team has major selection issues across the backline outside a few players.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Eddie Jones reveals that international head coaches and referees recently met at a summit in Windsor to discuss officiating and the shape of the game. Jones writes that England head coach Steve Borthwick focused heavily on defending current maul interpretations, indicating England will heavily prioritize mauls and tactical kicking over running rugby in the autumn Tests.

Jones argues that England faces backline selection issues despite a strong forward pack led by Maro Itoje and Ellis Genge. Ahead of England's clash against Australia, Jones predicts an England victory over Les Kiss's side due to Australia's fly-half injuries and England's set-piece advantage.

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