Rugby Australia condemns fans who branded Eddie Jones 'traitor'

England head coach Eddie Jones was called a 'traitor' in Sydney

England head coach Eddie Jones was called a 'traitor' in Sydney

Rugby Australia on Monday blasted the behaviour of Wallabies fans who called England coach Eddie Jones "a traitor" as "totally unacceptable", while banning a spectator for life after he climbed on top of the grandstand.

Video has emerged of Jones, who is Australian, being heckled several times after the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday which England won 21-17.

"What did you say? What did you say," Jones shouted as a security official held him back. "Come here and say it. Come here and say it. Come here and say it."

"The offensive remarks made by spectators in the Members' areas towards England staff were unacceptable -– and not representative of the values of rugby," said a statement from Andy Marinos, CEO of Rugby Australia. 

"Rugby prides itself on values of respect and integrity -– as seen in the players of both teams after the final whistle of a hard-fought series at the SCG on Saturday night."

"The deplorable actions of the alleged intruder that made his way to the roof of the grandstand were disgraceful and dangerous," he said.

England's victory in Sydney sealed the three-match series 2-1 after they had won the second Test in Brisbane 25-17. Australia won the opener in Perth 30-28.

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