Eddie Jones says Danny Cipriani is still in contention for England selection despite his arrest and fine in Jersey last month.
Cipriani was charged with common assault and resisting arrest and fined £2,000 by Jersey Magistrate’s Court as well as his club side Gloucester.
Jones had initially said that Cipriani was on thin ice when calling him up to the England squad for the tour of South Africa in June and any off-field controversy would jeopardise his chances of featuring again for the Red Rose.
However, Cipriani’s recent form may have persuaded the England coach to turn a blind eye to his latest indiscretion, with Jones dropping a strong hint that the 30-year-old would have a part to play in the November internationals against South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia.
“We had a good chat with Danny and the club about it,” the Australian told Sky Sports News.
“Possibly what was reported wasn’t the case. It’ll be about what he does on the field going forward.
“Has he received a final warning? Not really. Like any player you need to be disciplined and committed to doing the right things, and the time between training sessions is important.”
Meanwhile, Jones refused to rule Chris Ashton out of the November internationals despite the wing receiving a seven-week suspension for a red card in a pre-season friendly for Sale.
“We’re looking at what he’s doing in training,” said Jones. “We sent one of our staff up there for the last couple of days to work with him. We’ll just wait and see.
“He’s outstanding, has a great attitude, wants to get better, works hard, is a good character. He couldn’t have done any more to impress us.”