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Jones: Boks lack conviction

Cape Town - Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones, speaking to RugbyXV, says the Boks don't believe in their game-plan and a win over England won't plaster over the problems.

Jones has plenty of experience working with the Springboks after his stint as a consultant to Jake White at the 2007 World Cup, and sees the players lack of belief as a major problem.

Despite all the problems in the Bok camp Jones thinks a victory against England this weekend is not out of the question, although that would not solve the problems in the team leading into nest year's World Cup in New Zealand.

With all the talent available to the Bok coaches, Jones is reluctant to discard them as World Cup contenders and highlights key aspects to how they can retain their title.

"They have got to get fit. They must decide on a strategy and build on that in the three months building up to the tournament next year. They must work out how they want to run and kick and when they want to attack."
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