Wednesday 3 February 2016 13:20, UK
Billy Vunipola says new coach Eddie Jones has been working hard to ensure England lose the 'too nice' tag he feels they were burdened with.
Jones takes charge of England for the first time since taking over from Stuart Lancaster when they face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield on Saturday.
The Australian said on Tuesday he was keen to bring some 'devil' to England's performances and No 8 Vunipola says that has been obvious in his early training sessions, especially where the pack is concerned.
"For Eddie we have been too nice. In the past we have been a bit lax and now we have to find our motivation and reason to bring the devil," Vunipola said.
"It's about not taking a backward step if we have lost a scrum or something like that because those little incidents in a game that can pass you by.
"If we lose a scrum and the opponents push us back then he wants us to have the attitude that 'next time you come around I'm going to smash you'.
"It's an intensity thing and you need that inside you and have to let it come out."
Jones has a reputation for straight-talking, but Vunipola says so far he has only seen the positive side of the former Japan coach.
"The boys are always on their toes because you never know what is around the corner," Vunipola added. "It's like in football where you get a change of manager. At Chelsea, Jose Mourinho went out and a new guy comes in.
"Anyone could have walked in through those doors and everyone would have changed and been happy. It's a change of regime and you want to impress the boss and be on best behaviour. That is the place where we are at now.
"Hopefully we can keep it going for as long as possible because I have heard a few stories about Eddie Jones - the other side of him.
"We have only seen the 'good cop' so far and I like the good cop a lot. It's like the teacher at school you have always liked and you don't want to get them angry.
"That is the same situation and you know you don't want to get to the point where you are apologising to Eddie Jones. By then it would be too late."
