Thursday 23 February 2017 18:01, UK
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said it was "very interesting" to meet with head coach Eddie Jones after paying a visit to the England rugby camp.
Both coaches are currently enjoying great success, Jones having won all 15 of his Tests since taking charge of England while Conte and Chelsea are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Conte's Italian countrymen are playing England at Twickenham on Sunday, and the Blues boss and his assistant Steve Holland went to visit England's rugby training headquarters in Bagshot.
After meeting Jones on Wednesday, Conte said on englandrugby.com: "We spoke about our experience and it was very interesting.
"Eddie is a winner and he is transferring that mentality on to the team.
"It is important for me to compare my work and experience with another sport to gain inspiration and tactical ideas for the future.
"For me it was very interesting to observe another sport and the differences between the two, such as the physical aspect to their training, as well as speak with Eddie Jones about the analysis side to the game."
Another man who enjoyed the visit was the England and Bath fly-half George Ford, who is a Chelsea fan and was delighted to meet Conte.
"I used to love watching Frank Lampard play, so that's where my support for Chelsea comes from," said Ford.
"It was great to meet the manager. You can obviously see why they are successful at the minute, he is very experienced at what he does, and meeting Steve Holland was also great.
"There are 13 Premier League games left, they are in a good spot, so touch wood they can win it."
