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Antonio Conte visits England rugby squad for 'inspiration, tactical ideas'

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte paid a visit to the England rugby union squad and head coach Eddie Jones on Wednesday, in order "to gain inspiration and tactical ideas."

Jones and his forwards coach Steve Borthwick came to Cobham to observe Chelsea's training and facilities in April during Guus Hiddink's spell as interim manager, and Conte accepted an invite to do the same at England Rugby's training base in Pennyhill Park, just 14 miles across Surrey.

Conte and assistant Steve Holland met with Jones and his backroom staff before taking a tour of the base and observing England train as they prepare to take on the Chelsea head coach's native Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.