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Eddie Jones 'spoilt' by England's riches -- Stephen Larkham

Eddie Jones was forced to apologise after his rant during England's victory over Argentina was caught on camera. Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Stephen Larkham believes England coach Eddie Jones has become "spoilt" by the resources at his disposal.

Jones apologised earlier this week for a foul-mouthed outburst that was caught on camera as his side laboured to a 21-8 win over Argentina.

Australia are the visitors to Twickenham this weekend, and Wallabies attack coach Larkham -- who played under Jones in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final -- says his compatriot has everything he needs to be successful.

"If you look at the resources they have over here, he's probably a little bit spoilt from where he's come from," Larkham said.

"What he's got now, I think the facilities are top class and they've got plenty of resources in and around the team too to make the most of the situation.

"Their facilities; Pennyhill Park is pretty phenomenal, and then just the amount of staff they can have, and consultants coming in and squad sizes and players to choose from and support from the RFU.

"Anything they want, they pretty much get ... the ARU try to give us everything they can, but there's not an unlimited bucket of money."

Larkham believes the frustration that spilled over last weekend was borne out of the pressure on Jones to keep winning with England.

The Australian coach and his bosses at the Rugby Football Union have previously stated their aim to turn England -- who have won 20 of their 21 matches under Jones -- into the world's No. 1 side.

He added: "When you've got all those resources and you've had the record that you've had, that's the expectation. That's where the pressure comes from."