England preparations unfazed by Gold Coast storm

England's preparation for the upcoming Test series against Australia remained on track despite a ferocious storm hit the Gold Coast on Friday.

The storm which gained momentum on Friday caused heavy rainfall and powerful winds and a warning has been issued for the residents in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

The government has deployed emergency services in an anicipation of a potential threat caused by flash flooding.

England, who arrived in Queensland on Thursday had to undergo training indoors in a local school and Jones is confident that the weather conditions will not affect their preparations in their bid to win a maiden Test series in Australia.

"It's been great for our recovery work, so we're quite happy with it. We can't control the weather, so we just put up with it," Jones said.

"We were always coming here for the first week to look to recover and get everyone nice and fresh and mentally right, so we've been able to do that. It's not a real problem for us.

"We had a swim on the first day and nearly lost a couple out on the rift! Hopefully we'll get back in the water on Sunday.

"We're recovering from the long trip and some players played in the Premiership final, so we always looked at this week as a recovery week and that's gone to plan."

Jones has confirmed that the entire squad is fit while the players from Saracens and Exeter will begin their training from Monday.

"The Saracens and Exeter boys have had a bit of recovery, but they're good. We're all good to go - no excuses. We're fit and ready to go."

The Tasmanian-born Jones is making his first appearance in his country ever since he was appointed as coach of England and the 56-year-old is wary of the mind games played down under.

Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer has already criticised Jones for taking the services of former Australian assistant coach Glen Ella, who was appointed as England's skill coach for the tour.

"I'm a bit dirty with Glen that he has agreed to coach England, but I guess the world is a lot smaller than it used to be.

“Glen being there will only help England more," said Dwyer, who coached Ella and Jones at Randwick.