Eddie Jones’ second stint as Wallabies coach is over, nine months after signing a long-term deal until 2027.
Less than one month after Australia’s dismal World Cup campaign ended – the Wallabies were knocked out in the group stages for the first time in history – Jones and Rugby Australia are set to part ways.revelation last month that Jones had in a secret interview with Japan rugby officials about taking over as the country’s head coach in 2024. Jones denies he has taken part or will take part in an interview with the JRFU.
Jones spoke to this masthead’s Peter FitzSimons about his resignation and said his overriding emotion was “disappointment”.“ gave it a run. Hopefully be the catalyst for change. Sometimes you have to eat shit for others to eat caviar further down the track,” Jones said. Both parties have been locked in discussions over recent days about an exit for the under fire coach.The news is a major embarrassment for RA, who signed Jones on a five-year deal in January after sacking Dave Rennie following a run of inconsistent performances.
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