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What next for Eddie Jones?

Will he look to extend his contract beyond the summer of 2021 despite the disappointment of World Cup final defeat?

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Head coach Eddie Jones will face a decision about his long-term England future after the 32-12 World Cup final defeat against South Africa.

The 59-year-old is contracted with the Rugby Football Union until the summer of 2021 and a performance break clause, which would have come into effect had England failed to reach the World Cup semi-finals, has been avoided.

The PA news agency takes a look at what Jones might do next after finishing on the losing side in a final for the second time in his coaching career.

Stay with England

England Training – Fuchu Asahi Football Park
Eddie Jones took England to the pinnacle of the sport (Adam Davy/PA)

Fiji head coach

Jones told the Sydney Morning Herald earlier this year that he was interested in coaching a tier-two nation such as Germany, but taking the helm at Fiji is understood to be an option. Fiji only won one of their Pool fixtures in Japan, a 45-10 thrashing of Georgia after they were narrowly beaten by Uruguay in their opening match. John McKee is set to coach the side in their November meeting with the Barbarians at Twickenham but could make way for Jones after that.

Return to Japan

England v Japan – Quilter International – Twickenham Stadium
Jones could go back to club rugby in Japan (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Premiership project

Gallagher Premiership Rugby Preview Package
Saracens won the Premiership title last season (Paul Harding/PA)
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