Contract extended

Despite being in his 13th season, the 31-year-old continues to play an important role, having averaged 19 disposals and one goal through his 11 matches.

The potential of a premiership drives him.

"I've always said being a one-club player is something that would be pretty special to me," Douglas told afc.com.au.

"We've got a highly determined playing and coaching group who are driven towards achieving the ultimate success.

After guiding England to 22 wins in his 23 tests in charge, the Australian was rewarded for transforming the fortunes of the national team by getting a new deal through 2021.

As part of the deal, the English Rugby Football Union has planned a succession process that will likely see a new coach appointed by the end of the 2019-20 season, to work alongside Jones until the summer of 2021. The new coach would then lead England into the 2023 Rugby World Cup.