England coach Jones accused Wales of being confused about their stance over the 'Gypsy Boy' comment

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England head coach Eddie Jones has accused Wales of trying to derail his side's Grand Slam bid.

The WRU released a statement earlier today expressing 'surprise' at the Six Nations disciplinary committee's decision not to sanction England prop Joe Marler over his 'Gypsy Boy' comment to Samson Lee.

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Speaking at England's team announcement press conference, Jones said Wales didn't 'know whether they're Arthur or Martha' over the incident and accused the WRU of trying disrupt England's Grand Slam bid preparation.

Jones said he'd spoken to Marler about the incident and told him the comment was 'inappropriate,' but denied he was punishing the prop by putting him on the bench for Saturday's France game.