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Scottish Rugby have condemned the behaviour of fans who called Eddie Jones a “bald c***” as he tried to get a taxi from Manchester Oxford Road the morning after England’s Grand Slam-ending defeat at Murrayfield on Saturday .
The Australian announced he would no longer travel by public transport after he was verbally and physically abused by inebriated Scotland fans as the celebrations from the 25-13 win over-spilled into Sunday morning.
In a video published by the BBC
“Scottish Rugby is appalled by the verbal abuse suffered by Eddie Jones,” Scotland said in a statement . “The disgusting behaviour of those involved does not represent the values of our sport or its fans. The dignity Eddie and the England team showed on Saturday is in stark contrast to this ugly incident.”
It has also been reported that the incident in Manchester was not the only incident involving an altercation between Scottish fans and Jones as he travelled on to London.
The incidents came in the wake of former Scotland and British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings saying of Jones that fans wanted to “rub his face in the dirt”.
Show all 22 1 /22Scotland vs England player ratings Scotland vs England player ratings Craig Gordon – 4 out of 10 Will be disappointed with himself. Should have saved Oxlade-Chamberlain’s strike, which itself stemmed from him misjudging a backpass from Tierney.
Scotland vs England player ratings Christophe Berra – 6 out of 10 A decent display and cannot be blamed for either of England's goals, though could have organised his backline better.
Scotland vs England player ratings Charlie Mulgrew – 5 out of 10 Guilty of ball-watching for England’s late equaliser and losing track of Kane, though could have done with a shout from Robertson.
Scotland vs England player ratings Kieran Tierney - 7 out of 10 Impressive from the youngster. One goal-line clearance, one vital block to deny Rashford a clear shot at goal, but let himself down on the Oxlade-Chamberlain goal.
Scotland vs England player ratings Ikechi Anya - 6 out of 10 Had an opportunity to get at a nervy Walker but did not take it.
Scotland vs England player ratings Andrew Robertson – 6 out of 10 Troubled England’s right flank, though benefitted from Rashford’s hesitancy to track back. Mix-up with Mulgrew cost his side.
Scotland vs England player ratings James Morrison – 5 out of 10 Hampered by an early knock, failed to find his rhythm in the game. Substituted at half-time.
Scotland vs England player ratings Scott Brown – 6 out of 10 Took only three minutes to pick up a yellow card. If only he had put as strong a foot in on Oxlade-Chamberlain in the build-up to the goal.
Scotland vs England player ratings Stuart Armstrong – 6 out of 10 Showed neat touches around England’s box and his movement troubled red shirts at times, but should have held the ball up better before Kane's equaliser.
Scotland vs England player ratings Robert Snodgrass – 5 out of 10 Scotland needed a performance from him, but he was quiet and ineffective, much like he was throughout the second half of the season.
Scotland vs England player ratings Leigh Griffiths - 9 out of 10 Two incredible late free-kicks and both deserved. Suffered from poor service but did not let that deter him, pressing England’s backline throughout.
Scotland vs England player ratings Joe Hart – 4 out of 10 Largely untroubled until the late goals, both of which he should have saved. Questions have to be asked whether he is still England’s best ‘keeper.
Scotland vs England player ratings Kyle Walker – 5 out of 10 Poor. Penalty call against him for the trip on Griffiths could have gone either way, but it was just one of several mistakes.
Scotland vs England player ratings Chris Smalling – 6 out of 10 Recovered from a nervy start that included one horribly shanked clearance over his own goalmouth.
Scotland vs England player ratings Gary Cahill – 7 out of 10 More assured than his defensive partner for the majority of the game, until that reckless challenge to concede first fatal free-kick.
Scotland vs England player ratings Ryan Bertrand – 7 out of 10 Bright down the left, especially going forward.
Scotland vs England player ratings Jake Livermore – 7 out of 10 His selection raised the odd eyebrow but, particularly in the first half, he was England’s most composed player.
Scotland vs England player ratings Eric Dier – 5 out of 10 Paled in comparison to Livermore on a real off-day for the Tottenham midfielder. Picked up a needless yellow card, too.
Scotland vs England player ratings Marcus Rashford – 5 out of 10 On his first competitive international start, a display that suggested he remains only an impact player for now. Did not take to his role on the right flank.
Scotland vs England player ratings Dele Alli – 5 out of 10 Totally failed to get going, looking tired and cumbersome at times. England's best player on his day, but that was not today.
Scotland vs England player ratings Adam Lallana – 7 out of 10 England’s best attacking outlet and particularly came the fore after half-time, once he began to find more space in Scotland’s half.
Scotland vs England player ratings Harry Kane – 7 out of 10 Missing his usual composure in front of goal but found it when it mattered. A simple finish but one he needed to make.
“I'm a human being,” Jones said on Thursday. “I don't consider myself any different from anyone else, so for me to travel on public transport I thought was OK.
“I can't because it was shown what happens when I do. That's the world we live in. I was massively surprised. It wasn't comfortable.”
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