Eddie Jones would be interested in speaking to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) about coaching England, but believes Stuart Lancaster must be given a fair review first.

Lancaster's position is under scrutiny after England were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup following Saturday's 33-13 defeat to Australia, making them the first host nation to be eliminated in the pool stages.

Australian Jones, a former Wallabies coach, was the mastermind behind Japan's famous 34-32 upset of South Africa earlier in the tournament and has agreed to take over at Cape Town side Stormers after the World Cup.

However, Jones stated that becoming England's first foreign coach is an option he is open to.

"If England approached me, would I listen to them? Of course I would, but whether the RFU part ways with Stuart Lancaster is a big and difficult decision," he wrote in the Daily Mail.

"A proper review is needed to find out why they changed strategy halfway through the tournament.

"A lot of time has been invested in to Lancaster and his squad have enormous potential, so he needs to convince the board that he can take those youngsters forward to 2019."

Jones led Australia to the 2003 World Cup final where they were beaten by England, and he opened up the possibility of an intriguing link with the man who beat him on that occasion, Clive Woodward.

"A double act between Clive and myself would be interesting!" he added.

"It's not the sort of job I'll go out chasing, but I'd certainly chat to them if they thought I was the right man for the role."

On potential domestic candidates, Jones said: "In England you've got guys like Dean Richards and Jim Mallinder, who are probably the standout contenders."