It would be the veteran’s second stint in cost after his 2001-2005 spell throughout which he took the Wallabies to the 2003 World Cup remaining, the place they misplaced to England.
FILE: Eddie Jones throughout his crew as head coach of the England rugby crew. Picture: Patrick HAMILTON / AFP
MELBOURNE – Former England boss Eddie Jones was appointed the brand new Australia coach on Monday in “a major coup” after Dave Rennie was sacked, and vowed to steer them to World Cup glory in France this yr.
It would be the veteran’s second stint in cost after his 2001-2005 spell throughout which he took the Wallabies to the 2003 World Cup remaining, the place they misplaced to England.
New Zealander Rennie, who took over from Michael Cheika on the finish of 2019, was proven the door simply eight months out from the worldwide showpiece after solely 5 wins from 14 Tests final yr.
Assistant coach Scott Wisemantel give up earlier this month.
Speculation had been rife that Jones, an Australian, could be introduced into the Wallabies set-up, however Rennie final week dominated out working with him, saying “it won’t happen”.
Jones, who was dumped by England in December, will begin on January 29 on a contract that can take him by means of till the 2027 World Cup in Australia and which features a house British and Irish Lions collection in 2025
In what Rugby Australia known as a world-first, he may even head up the nationwide Wallaroos program because the governing physique pushes in direction of an expert future for the ladies’s recreation.
Jones stated his rapid intention was to win the World Cup this yr.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to come home to Australia and lead my nation to a rugby World Cup,” stated the 62-year-old.
“It is going to be an immense period for Australian rugby – as a proud Australian, it is a great honour to be able to come home and lead the national team during these years.
“The Wallabies squad is a extremely gifted group of gamers with good depth.
“If we can have everyone fit and healthy going into the World Cup this year, I am confident that we can go to France and break the 24-year drought of winning the rugby World Cup.
“I’m actually wanting ahead to getting again house and getting caught in.”
Jones was axed by England after presiding over their worst year since 2008, with the team losing six out of 12 Tests, with five wins and a draw.
He said last month the past few years had taken a toll and it would be “troublesome” to bounce back and coach another team at the World Cup.
But he added: “If somebody comes ahead and the supply’s too good to refuse then I’ll have a look at it.”
He was reportedly also being chased by other Test nations, including Japan and the United States.
HARD WORK
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said it was a “main coup” to entice Jones home.
“Eddie’s deep understanding of our rugby system and data of our participant group and pathways will elevate the crew to the following degree,” he added.
“Eddie instinctively understands the Australian means of taking part in rugby – this represents a possibility to safe a coach of immense experience and expertise on the greatest competitions, and we didn’t wish to miss it.”
Rennie has been linked with a move to Kobe Steelers in Japan, although he rejected claims last week that any deal had been signed.
Rugby Australia chief Andy Marinos paid tribute to Rennie’s “onerous work and energy”.
“Dave has been instrumental in creating a lot of the depth that we see in and across the present Wallabies squad,” he said.
“There are a lot of gamers which are real World Cup potentialities due to alternatives that Dave has supplied.
“The work ethic, the spirit within the group, and the way the team carries itself are all a direct result of Dave’s input – he has made a real mark on this group of players.”