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. The story belongs in the International Rugby lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how the development affects Test selection, national depth, player movement or the next international window. The next useful check is whether follow-up reporting confirms the rugby consequences rather than leaving it as a headline-only update.

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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. The story belongs in the International Rugby lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how the development affects Test selection, national depth, player movement or the next international window. The next useful check is whether follow-up reporting confirms the rugby consequences rather than leaving it as a headline-only update.

Source: BBC Rugby Union / 13 Aug, 15:37 JST

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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. The story belongs in the International Rugby lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how the development affects Test selection, national depth, player movement or the next international window. The next useful check is whether follow-up reporting confirms the rugby consequences rather than leaving it as a headline-only update.

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