Rugby Star Ellis Genge Still Seeking Advice from Former Coach Eddie Jones

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Ellis Genge, a star prop from Bristol, has recently revealed that he is still receiving feedback on his game from former England coach Eddie Jones. The two have maintained a close relationship since Jones' stint as head coach of the English national team. In 2016, Jones brought Genge on his tour to Australia, where the team suffered a 3-0 whitewash. Six years later, Genge was a key player in England's 2-1 series win over Australia, marking Jones' last tour as head coach. Genge credits Jones with helping him develop his skills and appreciates his no-nonsense approach to coaching.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ellis Genge, a Bristol prop, revealed he is still seeking advice from former England coach Eddie Jones, nearly three years after Jones' departure.
  • The two maintained a close relationship since Jones' stint as head coach of the English national team, which included a tour to Australia in 2016 where the team suffered a 3-0 whitewash.
  • Genge credits Jones with helping him develop his skills, particularly in ball-carrying and scrummaging, and appreciates his no-nonsense approach to coaching.
  • Since then, Genge has undergone significant physical changes, gaining around 10-12 kg and has become a world-class scrummaging and ball-carrying front-rower.
  • Genge has adjusted his training approach to prioritize weightlifting and taking his fitness more seriously, recognizing the game's shift towards a more physical and demanding style of play.

Statistics:

  • Ellis Genge weighed around 114-115 kg at the age of 21, and currently weighs 126 kg.
  • Genge has gained around 10-12 kg since his early 20s.
  • The English national team suffered a 3-0 whitewash of Australia in 2016, a tour that introduced Genge to touring as an international player.
  • England won the 2018 series against Australia 2-1, with Genge being a key player, marking Jones' last tour as head coach before he was let go by the English rugby authorities.

Sources:

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