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Calder and Jones join forces again

Calder and Jones join forces againThe South African – who has twice worked with World Cup-winning teams – is set to work on England's hand-eye co-ordination skills.

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Calder has previously been involved with England in 2003 and South Africa in 2007 – the latter when Jones was a coaching consultant to the Springboks.  

England face France in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham on February 4.

Calder, who helps improve players' peripheral vision, their reaction times and co-ordination, has also worked with a number of other high-profile athletes across a multitude of different sports.

"The year [2017] for us is about building really strong foundations for the team and making sure our fundamental skills are improving," said Jones.

"Part of that is hand-eye co-ordination and our ability to handle the ball adroitly.

"Sherylle Calder is an expert in that field.

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"She has won two gold medals, 2003 with England and 2007 with South Africa.

"I used her extensively when I coached in Japan and had success with her then.

"I think she is really going to add an edge to the players' preparation."

Calder and Jones join forces again

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