Sunday 27 November 2016 22:40, UK
Eddie Jones has demanded Australia's media show respect in the build-up to their showdown with England at Twickenham.
Jones was incensed by what he considered to be "demeaning, disrespectful and disgusting" treatment his tourists endured during their 3-0 whitewash of the Wallabies in Australia over the summer.
A question laced with innuendo, asked by former Australia flanker Steve Hoiles at a post-match press conference Down Under, sparked fury from Jones, who expected the Aussie media to "come at us left, right and centre" when they arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.
And, ahead of their final Autumn Test this Saturday live on Sky Sports 2HD, Jones said: "Steve Hoiles will find something for sure.
"I think you should always be respectful. The game's built around traditions of respect and I think you should be. We've all got a part to play; players, coaches, fans, media, sponsors. We've all got to be respectful.
"Respect is why the game of rugby continues to grow and, when you're disrespectful to the game, the game falters. You can't afford to do that. I'm serious about it."
Jones' England can go a whole year unbeaten since he took charge with victory this weekend, but Jones believes the Wallabies, who lost for the first time on tour to Ireland on Saturday, "are probably the most improved side in world rugby".
And the England boss has taken wisdom from Manchester City football manager Pep Guardiola in the build-up to the game to make sure his players are not complacent after demolishing Australia in their own backyard earlier this year.
"What they've done throughout the Rugby Championship and then on tour here is quite brilliant," Jones said. "I've been really impressed with what they've done. It makes next week's game so exciting.
"I saw an interesting press conference with the Man City manager Pep Guardiola, who was talking about playing Burnley. Last time Man City played Burnley they beat them 4-0.
"He made the point - and it's so true - that when you get beaten by a big score the attention you put on the next game against that opposition is more intense. You're physically and mentally more motivated.
"Australia's will to win is going to be enormously high. Our challenge is to make sure our will to win is higher than theirs."
