ENGLAND
COACH: Eddie Jones
2020 SIX NATIONS: 1st
BEST SIX NATIONS RESULT: Champion 2000, 01, 03, 11, 16, 17, ’20
SCHEDULE: R1 vs. Scotland, R2 vs. Italy, R3 at Italy, R4 vs. France, R5 at Ireland
OUTLOOK: England is winning trophies again under Eddie Jones just not in the way many of the teams fans would like. Since the return of rugby after the coronavirus outbreak, the English have captured the delayed 2020 Six Nations in October and then the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup in December, making them the bookmakers favorites. Theyve been effective, sure, but hardly a joy to watch — especially considering the depth of talent at Jones disposal. Field position, good defense, and a strong kicking game have been the watchwords — a pragmatic approach governed by how referees are interpreting games and also weather conditions, according to Jones. So will it be more of the same in this Six Nations? Again, Jones insists his team will adapt to the conditions. We are trying to find a way to…