Eddie Jones lands surprise new job for Six Nations
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Eddie Jones has joined ITV’s punditry team for the 2025 Six Nations.
The former England head coach will be on hand to analyse this year’s championship, which begins on January 31.
ITV are sharing the broadcasting rights on free-to-air TV with the BBC for potentially the final time this year.
Of England’s five matches, four will be broadcast on ITV, including their opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Steve Borthwick’s side begin their campaign in Dublin on February 1 before facing France, Scotland and Italy at Twickenham.
Their final match against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be shown on the BBC on March 15.
Jones will be joined by the likes of ex-England stars Jonny Wilkinson, Ugo Monye and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll on ITV’s punditry panel.
The Australian previously spent seven years as England head coach between 2015 and 2022.
During that time, he won the Six Nations three times, including a Grand Slam in 2016.
Jones also guided England to the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup where they were beaten by South Africa.
The 64-year-old is now in his second spell in charge of Japan, having also returned to coach his native Australia again in 2023.
Meanwhile, Jones’ former forwards coach Borthwick succeeded him as head coach and remains in the role.
Borthwick’s two previous Six Nations campaigns have seen England finish fourth and third in the standings.
His side also endured a six-match losing run in 2024, spanning the summer tour of New Zealand and Autumn Internationals.
The streak was finally ended by a 59-14 victory over Jones’ Japan in November.
