England rugby coach Eddie Jones a winner with fans on Fylde appearance

Eddie Jones and his players had to be content with runners-up spot in the Rugby World Cup - but the England coach certainly proved a winner when he came to Fylde to promote his autobiography.

The Australian’s lunch date at Fylde RU’s Woodlands Memorial Ground was the fastest-selling event yet organised by Lytham’s Plackitt and Booth bookshop, which has welcomed a host of top national and international writers to the area.

Eddie Jones (right) with Alison Plackitt from event organisers Plackitt and Booth, and former Fylde captain Matt Filipo, who interviewed him ahead of a question and answer session. | jpimedia

placeholder image — Eddie Jones (right) with Alison Plackitt from event organisers Plackitt and Booth, and former Fylde captain Matt Filipo, who interviewed him ahead of a question and answer session. | jpimedia

All 250 tickets were sold even before England reached the final in Japan thanks to glorious victories over Australia and New Zealand following the group stages.