![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/eddie-jones-injects-new-life-into-england-by-telling-the-kids-theyre-alright/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_London-Irish-v-Harlequins-Gallagher-Premiership-Rugby.jpg&description="Before we left for the Australia tour in the summer Eddie spoke to me and Henry. He said 'I know you're down as apprentice players but if we think you're good enough to play, you'll play'"Will Joseph earned a rave review from Jones after his debut England tour this summerEddie Jones has injected new life into England's rugby team by assuring his young stars that if they're good enough, they're old enough. London Irish duo Will Joseph and Henry Arundell were capped against Australia this summer whilst still teenagers. Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet was handed his full debut in Brisbane at 21 and is now vying with Raffi Quirke, first blooded as a 20-year old, to start the autumn series this Sunday against Argentina. Marcus Smith: Manu Tuilagi adds a fear factor - I know, I've experienced it With 310 days to the start of the World Cup Jones is placing no age restriction on selection as he strives to find a winning combination. And according to Joseph, kid brother of Red Rose great Jonathan, that show of faith is empowering youngsters coming into camp. The 20-year old centre said: 'When I was selected for the Australia tour I came in with the mindset that I'm here to learn and to get better. Jonathan Joseph and... ( The RFU Collection via Getty Images) ... younger brother Will ( The RFU Collection via Getty Images) 'But before we left Eddie spoke to me and Henry. He said 'I know you're down as apprentice players but if we think you're good enough to play, you'll play'. 'We took that as a huge vote of confidence. I remember thinking if Eddie has belief in me I should believe in myself.' Jones was true to his word and his young guns rewarded his faith, helping England claim a come-from-behind series win. England head coach Eddie Jones ( Getty Images) Joseph recalled: 'There was a big emphasis on that tour to make sure there wasn't a divide between the older lads and the younger boys. 'A real emphasis on team cohesion and making sure we were all as one. That was beneficia){kind=link}
“Before we left for the Australia tour in the summer Eddie spoke to me and Henry. He said âI know you’re down as apprentice players but if we think you’re good enough to play, you’ll play'”
Eddie Jones has injected new life into England’s rugby team by assuring his young stars that if they’re good enough, they’re old enough.
London Irish duo Will Joseph and Henry Arundell were capped against Australia this summer whilst still teenagers.
Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet was handed his full debut in Brisbane at 21 and is now vying with Raffi Quirke, first blooded as a 20-year old, to start the autumn series this Sunday against Argentina.
With 310 days to the start of the World Cup Jones is placing no age restriction on selection as he strives to find a winning combination.