Jones encourages English coaches to go abroad

7:57 AM GMT

Eddie Jones has urged English coaches to look abroad to aid their development.

There are four southern hemisphere coaches currently in charge of the Home Nations but it is a rarity to see English coaches leaving the country to go in search of inspiration abroad.

Stuart Lancaster, the former England coach, has spoken of his wish of coaching in the southern hemisphere and Jones -- who has coached in England, Australia, South Africa and Japan -- believes more should embrace the challenge of managing overseas.

"I think it is really important that English coaches do it," Jones told BBC Five Live. "I think the Premiership here has been very strong but it is quite insular and they need to get English coaches to coach overseas.

"There are good things in New Zealand rugby, there are some good things in Australian rugby and good things in South African rugby. For English coaches to experience that I think would definitely help their development."

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Jones encourages English coaches to go abroad