Rugby Australia confirms that Eddie Jones has in fact quit as head coach and that the organization will conduct a thorough search for his replacement, “however long it takes.” Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says his group negotiated a “sensible outcome” with Jones, without providing further details.
Australian Rugby’s head coach Eddie Jones, right, prepares to speak to media in Sydney, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Wallabies head coach, Jones, says he is “committed to Australia” amid numerous reports that he is planning to quit and take up the Japan coaching job for a second time. Australian Rugby’s head coach Eddie Jones speaks to media in Sydney, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
When asked whether Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan would leave his position, Waugh said it was not his place to comment, but admitted “the board takes ultimate responsibility” for the performances of Australian rugby. Jones quit only 10 months into a five-year contract, on the back of Australia’s group-stage losses to Wales and Fiji in France.to the Australia role in the face of reports their senior coach had met officials to discuss returning to Japan.
On Monday, speculation began on Jones’ replacement, including World Cup-winner Stephen Larkham and fellow former Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar. Larkham is currently coaching the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby after taking over from McKellar, who is head coach at Leicester Tigers in England’s top division.
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