Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.
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"The reason we watch videos of geese is that the head of the flock is like the ball-carrier."
— Eddie Jones , Athlete
"We're very disappointed to lose the last game, so the most important thing now is how we take on this game."
— Eddie Jones , Athlete
Key People
Eddie Jones is the head coach of the Japan national rugby team.
Les Kiss is the head coach of the Australian national rugby team.
Shunsuke Uenobo is a player making his first start at centre for the Japan national rugby team.
Yoshitaka Yazaki is a university student and member of the Japan national rugby team.
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Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.
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