Jones would ignore RFU administrators at World Cup

Eddie Jones (centre) led England to the 2019 World Cup final, where they lost 32-12 to South Africa

Former England coach Eddie Jones says he would ignore Rugby Football Union administrators if his Australia side play England at this year's World Cup.

England and Australia could meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in France, which starts on 8 September.

"I'm not thinking about England," Jones told the Sydney Morning Herald.

The 62-year-old, who is in his second spell with Australia after leading them to the 2003 World Cup final, said: "The most important thing is to get Australia playing really well and consistently well.

"If we happen to meet England on the way, well and good. I might have a conversation with some of the players and not with the administration. Then we'll get on with the battle.

"Maybe age helps but once the chapter closes, it closes."

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