Eddie Jones will reinvent himself to turn England’s fortunes around, says Rugby World Cup winner John Eales

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner believes Jones will learn from last season to rediscover England best form ahead of next year’s tournament in Japan

Eddie Jones has the backing of the former Australia captain (Getty )

England head coach Eddie Jones has the experience to reinvent himself and turn the nation's fortunes around before next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan, Australia great John Eales has said.

England have lost six out of nine games this year, including a 2-1 series defeat by South Africa in June. They finished fifth in the Six Nations, which they entered as champions, to heap the pressure on Jones.

"I would never underestimate his ability to turn things around, very, very quickly. He's been around for a long time, and knows how to reinvent himself and tweak things within a team," World Cup winner Eales told BBC Radio 5 live after appearing at World Rugby’s Hall of Fame ceremony on behalf of former Wallaby Stephen Larkham, having been inducted himself back in 2007.

England's slump has came as a shock after an fine run since Jones' appointment in 2015, which included 18 consecutive test wins and two Six Nations titles.

"He demands high standards, so I can imagine the intensity of that environment will be difficult to maintain over a long, sustainable period of time," Eales added.

"But there is no question England will improve. Anyone who takes England lightly is a fool. They have a lot of talent in the team and a bright guy in charge."

England take on South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia at Twickenham in November.

Reuters