Former Wallabies and high performance expert to conduct a review of Australia’s dismal 2023 season and World Cup failure under Eddie Jones
Three-person external team engaged by Rugby AustraliaFormer Wallabies Andrew Slack and Justin Harrison, along with high performance expert Darlene Harrison, will conduct a review of Australia’s dismal 2023 season and World Cup failure under departed coach
An inexperienced Wallabies squad bowed out at the World Cup group stage for the first time in the tournament’s history, triggering a storm of criticism of Jones and Rugby Australia.
Slack led the Wallabies to the Grand Slam triumph in 1984 when they beat all four of the “home nations” – England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. He also led Australia at the inaugural World Cup in 1987. Former Wallabies lock Harrison played 34 Tests, including the World Cup final won by England in 2003, and is CEO of Australia’s players union.
A Pasifika advisor will also support the panel and process, RA said. The Wallabies squad features many players with Pacific islands heritage.“The Wallabies have a proud history as one of Australia’s most loved sporting teams, and it is our responsibility as custodians to continually seek to improve performance and deliver a world-class program,” said Waugh.
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