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England v Australia: Eddie Jones has chip on his shoulder - Michael Cheika

By Chris JonesBBC Radio 5 live rugby reporter

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Unioncomments298

Eddie Jones
Jones became England's first foreign coach when he was appointed in November 2015
England v Australia
Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday, 3 December Kick-off: 14:30 GMT
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live at 14:30 GMT; text commentary on BBC Sport website.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika says England counterpart Eddie Jones has always "operated with a chip on his shoulder".

The former Randwick team-mates have exchanged frank views this week before Saturday's meeting at Twickenham.

Jones, 50, felt parts of the Australian media were disrespectful during England's tour down under in June.

"I don't know where that comes from. He is very respected in Australia," Cheika said.

England's victory over Argentina last weekend was their 13th in a row and their 12th under Jones - and a win over Australia in the final autumn international would equal their longest winning run, set across 2002 and 2003.

Australia's defeat by Ireland in Dublin ended the Wallabies' hopes of a grand slam over the home nations.

Cheika, 49, said fellow Australian Jones would always be respected in his homeland after his exploits as a coach with the national side in 2003.

"He is a good Australian coach who took Australia to a World Cup final when we didn't expect to go fantastic," Cheika added.

"He is respected for that. He certainly is by me as a former team-mate of his, and you saw when he was in Australia that he got a lot of respect.

"He has always operated with a chip on his shoulder and now there isn't a chip because things are going really well, he keeps looking for it."

Glen Ella, the former Wallaby who was England's backs coach on the summer tour, wrote this week that Cheika would still be having "nightmares" over Australia's 3-0 series defeat.

Cheika said: "I do not think Glen is working with England any more, so any Aussie who would support England against Australia, especially a guy who has played for the Wallabies, there's got to be a reason why.

"I don't know if he's bitter. Maybe they want to get us kicked out and have a job there."

Australia disappointed after Ireland defeat
Australia lost 27-24 against Ireland on Saturday

Cheika has had a lot to say - Jones

This week, Cheika said Jones had tarnished his legacy in his native Australia because of comments made during the summer about the Australian media orchestrating a campaign against his side.

Jones said: "Michael Cheika has had a lot to say this week. I'm disappointed he's upset.

"He's made some comments about legacy. We don't have anything to do with legacy. It's an uncontrollable part of what happens so we're not perturbed about that.

"We'll have a cold beer after the game, so he's welcome to join us. I don't control his emotions.

"We believe that when we went on the Australian tour, staff and players behaved in a very respectful manner.

"But I'll reinforce again, I found the Australian media very disrespectful, so don't hide away from those comments."

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  • Comment posted by Killingholme_Clay , at 07:31 2 Dec 2016

    Eddie Jones has a chip on his shoulder?

    As far as I'm concerned, he could have a large portion of them on both shoulders topped off with an over sized battered cod.
    I don't care.
    He is an excellent coach who is making England into a real threat for the next World Cup.
    I think he's great!

  • Comment posted by Only my opinion, at 08:40 2 Dec 2016

    So because Eddie Jones is, according to Cheika, treating him and the aussie team exactly how Cheika & the aussie team treat the rest of the world he must have a chip on his shoulder and is out of order?

    Anyone would think that the aussies are a bunch of arrogant bullies who are happy when they are giving it out but a bunch of whinging brats when they have to take it. That cant be right, can it?

  • Comment posted by Lohengrin, at 07:26 2 Dec 2016

    I'm in Oz and if Cheika reckons EJ was treated respectfully back in June he must be denser than a black hole.

  • Comment posted by Stracepipe, at 08:10 2 Dec 2016

    Australians are the most balanced nationality on Earth: they have a chip on both shoulders.

  • Comment posted by Rudolf hucker, at 06:35 2 Dec 2016

    I think EJ has won the off field battle - let's hope the players can do the same on the field. I think it is going to be mighty close!

  • Comment posted by DolbyD, at 06:39 2 Dec 2016

    Luvin' your work, EJ.....Keep it up. England by 8 points.......

  • Comment posted by User0302385138, at 07:54 2 Dec 2016

    What is it about SH coaches? Why can't they just turn up, shake hands and get on with the game?

  • Comment posted by FootKnoll, at 07:55 2 Dec 2016

    Let me guess what's in Cheika's fridge at home! Hard cheese and sour grapes?

  • Comment posted by Theseeker, at 07:07 2 Dec 2016

    Cheka had to start off with the "sledging" because he can't actually motivate his team What's he gonna say
    Losing 3-0 to England in what they thought was a training exercise, became a national embarrassment
    What have they acheived since then, err? Then you look at England who built on that series win and haven't been beat since then
    i rest my case

  • Comment posted by hathos, at 07:02 2 Dec 2016

    Jones is the master--Cheka trailing in his wake--now come on England really show them why the Aussies will be at the wrong end, again

  • Comment posted by tonep, at 07:43 2 Dec 2016

    I see that 3-0 gubbing in Oz is still getting to Cheika. Hopefully make it 4 in a row and he'll probably start crying.

  • Comment posted by User0009997074, at 07:23 2 Dec 2016

    Nothing like a pair of Aussies airing their dirty laundry in public for entertainment value. This is why Australian soap operas were so successful here. I hope Madge Bishop is watching.

  • Comment posted by Jim, at 12:38 2 Dec 2016

    133. The_Voice

    "There are too many rugby internationals."

    Compared to the amount of dull football on the telly, having a series of internationals of a decent game like Ruby U, is fantastic.

  • Comment posted by Rolli, at 11:46 2 Dec 2016

    Anyway, we've enjoyed the banter, it's been fun but now just have a tidy up, do some shopping, get the beers in the fridge get your Aussie mates and English mates on the sofa, don your respective rugby shirts and enjoy the game . . . coz thats all it is.

    When the games over, congratulate, commiserate. We are all just rugby lovers. Wish one another festive greetings. All over for another year!

  • Comment posted by Agoodbigun, at 08:53 2 Dec 2016

    From north of the border where chips are not uncommon, Cheika needs his eyes tested and like most Ozzies, he needs to realise that sledging doesn't work.

    I don't say this very often but Come on England.

  • Comment posted by Brian, at 07:10 2 Dec 2016

    Sounds like Cheika coming out with the usual pre-match mind games which the Aussies are well known for.

    Hopefully this will have the effect of firing England up more, not that they need it.

  • Comment posted by User0664637282, at 08:13 2 Dec 2016

    #12 No_so_great_britain

    β€œCheika beat Jones when it counted, in the Rugby World Cup”

    When was that?

  • Comment posted by Me1, at 08:34 2 Dec 2016

    In world sport you know when you're a threat to the dominant force when the Aussies stop laughing and start having a dig at you (British cycling)
    If I was Eng RFU I would take these jibes as a huge compliment. It means they are scared of us.

  • Comment posted by Pauliethebloke, at 07:52 2 Dec 2016

    Two Australians behaving petulantly, who would have thought it?

  • Comment posted by Nimrod2, at 10:03 2 Dec 2016

    57 fellared

    Got a bit of a chip on your shoulder by any chance?

    Every side tries to take advantage wherever they can.

    But this England pack is considerably better at fairly contested scrummaging than Australia. So I see a long afternoon of Australian props flopping to the floor....

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