RFU to ask Eddie Jones to take a pay cut as pandemic hits finances

PA

England head coach Eddie Jones will be asked to emulate the Rugby Football Union’s executive team by taking a pay cut in excess of 25 per cent.

The RFU is facing revenue losses in the region of £45-50million over the next 18 months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The RFU will ask Eddie Jones to take a cut
The RFU will ask Eddie Jones to take a cut

Discussions are being held with Jones and his coaching assistants over a reduction in salary, the PA news agency understands.

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