Australia would have to 'break bank' for Eddie Jones
Rugby Australia are being urged to bring back Eddie Jones after the Australian coach engineered another historic Rugby World Cup triumph.
New Zealander David Rennie had been tipped to succeed Michael Cheika, but England’s stunning 19-7 win over New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals has put Jones in the spotlight.
The shock win comes four years after the Australian mentor masterminded Japan’s stunning 34-32 pool triumph over South Africa, dubbed the ‘Miracle of Brighton’.
Jones was also a consultant for South Africa when the Springboks won the World Cup for the second time in 2007 and he led the Wallabies to the 2003 final, somewhat against the odds, where they lost to England.
Cheika has called for an Australian to follow him and former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles says RA should make every effort to sign Jones.
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“If we’re serious about that, if Australian rugby want to find the right man for the job, and it’s everyone’s preference in Australia that that is an Australian, those phone calls have to be made,” he told Fox Sports. “Absolutely, whether he’s on contract or not, that’s a conversation for after the World Cup final.
“But Australian rugby, to go through a genuine review, you have got to cast the net wide and find the best in the world. I’d argue there is not anyone better than him.”
Former England star Stuart Barnes praised Jones’ for masterminding the victory over the All Blacks. He said England’s relentlessness at the breakdown on Saturday night reminded him of Australia in their win over New Zealand in 2003 and Japan in 2015. “He’s done it again,” Barnes said. “It’s a trilogy of great coaching performances.”
Mako Vunipola on how England's haka approach was like playing with fire against the All Blacks https://t.co/PBoLZfC5QJ
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) October 26, 2019
However, he warned that RA may not be able to afford to bring back the coach they sacked after a string of losses in 2005. “Eddie Jones has been signed up till 2021 with England so forget that,” Barnes said. “England pay pretty well so if Australia want him, they’re going to have to break the bank.”
Saturday’s momentous win was surprising for Jones, who was humble in victory. “We’ve had two-and-a-half years to prepare for it [the semi-final]. We had been unconsciously preparing a game for this game,” he said.
England defied officials to front the haka, and it worked. #WALvRSA #RWC19 #ENGvsNZ https://t.co/ulzRzjDxO2
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) October 26, 2019
“When you ingrain habits in your players they are easier to sustain, and we saw some great habits from our players. It’s another week or us. When we flew out on September 8, we wanted to be here at the end and that is where we are at.
“We set out four years ago and we wanted to be the best team in the world. We are not the best team in the world, but we have got an opportunity to play in a game to prove we are, and that is all we are concerned with. We will just take each day as it comes. We have got another week to enjoy it, and that is what we will do.”
– AAP
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“But with an exceptional pass accuracy rating “ Which apart from Roigard is not a feature of any of the other 9s in NZ. Kind of basic for a Black 9 dont.you. think? Yet we keep seeing FC and TJ being rated ahead of him? Weird if it’s seen as vital to get our backline beating in your face defences.
1 Go to commentsThanks BeeMc! Looks like many teams need extra time to settle from the quadrennial northern migration. I think generally the quality of the Rugby has held up. Fiji has been fantastic and fun to watch
13 Go to commentsLets compare apples with apples. Lyon sent weak team the week before, but nobody raised an eyebrow. Give the South African teams a few years to build their depth, then you will be moaning that the teams are too strong.
41 Go to commentsDid footballs agents also perform the scout role at some time? I’m surprised more high profile players haven’t taken up the occupation, great way to remain in the game and use all that experience without really requiring a lot of specific expertise?
1 Go to commentsSuper rugby is struggling but that has little to do with sabbaticals. 1. Too many teams from Aust and NZ - should be 3 and 4 respectively, add in 2 from Japan, 1 possibly 2 from Argentina. 2. Inconsistent and poor refereeing, admittedly not restricted to Super rugby. Only one team was reffed at the breakdown in Reds v H’Landers match. Scrum penalty awarded in Canes v Drua when No 8 had the ball in the open with little defence nearby - ideal opportunity to play advantage. Coming back to Reds match - same scrum situation but ref played advantage - Landers made 10 yards and were penalised at the breakdown when the ref should have returned to scrum penalty. 3. Marketing is weak and losing ground to AFL and NRL. Playing 2 days compared with 4. 4. Scheduling is unattractive to family attendance. Have any franchises heard of Sundays 2pm?
11 Go to commentsAbsolutely..all they need is a chance in yhe playoffs and I bet all the other teams will be nervous…THEY KNOW HOW TO WIN IM THE PLAYOFFS..
2 Go to commentsI really hope he comes back and helps out with some coaching.
1 Go to commentsI think we are all just hoping that the Olympic 7s doesn’t suffer the same sad fate as the last RWC with the officials ruining the spectacle.
1 Go to commentsPersonally, I’ve lost the will to even be bothered about the RFU, the structure, the participants. It’s all a sham. I now simply enjoy getting a group of friends together to go and watch a few games a year in different locations (including Europe, the championship, etc). I feel extremely sorry for the real fans of these clubs who are constantly ignored by the RFU and other administrators. I feel especially sorry for the fans of clubs in the Championship who have had considerable central funding stripped away and are then expected to just take whatever the RFU put to them. Its all a sham, especially if the failed clubs are allowed to return.
9 Go to commentsI’m guessing Carl Hayman would have preferred to have stayed in NZ with benefit of hindsight. Up north there is the expectation to play twice as many games with far less ‘player management’ protocols that Paul is now criticising. Less playing through concussions means longer, healthier, careers. Carter used as the eg here by Paul, his sabbatical allowed him to play until age 37. OK its not an exact science but there is far more expectations on players who sign for Top 14 or Engl Prem clubs to get value for the huge salaries. NZR get alot wrong but keeping their best players in NZ rugby is not one of them. SA clubs are virtually devoid of their top players now, no thanks. They cant threaten the big teams in the Champions Cup, the squads have little depth. Cant see Canes/Chiefs struggling. Super has been great this year, fantastic high skill matches. Drua a fantastic addition and Jaguares will add another quality team eventually. Aus teams performing strongly and no doubt will benefit with the incentive of a Lions tour and a home RWC. Let Jordie enjoy his time with Leinster, it will allow the opportunity for another player to emerge at Canes in his absence.
11 Go to commentsLove that man, his way to despise angry little men is so funny ! 😂
4 Go to comments“South African franchises would be powerhouses if we had all our overseas based players back in situ. We would have the same unbeatable aura the Toulouses, Leinsters or Saracens of this world have had over the last decade or so.” Proof that Jake white does not understand the economics of the game in SA. Players earning abroad are not going to simply come back and represent the bulls. But they might if they have a springbok contract.
22 Go to commentsA lot of fans just joined in for the fun of it! We all admire O'Gara and what he has done for La Rochelle
4 Go to commentsThe RFU will find a way to mess this up as usual. My bet is there will be no promotion into the the Premiership, only relegation into National League One. Hopefully they won’t parachute failed clubs into the league at the expense of clubs who have battled for promotion.
9 Go to commentsWell that’s the contracts for RG and Jordie bought and paid for. Now, what are the chances we can persuade Antoine to hop over with all the extra dosh we’ll have from living at the Aviva & Croke next season…??? 🤑🤑🤑
35 Go to commentsWow, that’s incredible. Great for rugby.
35 Go to commentsYou probably read that parling is going to coach the wallaby lineout but if not before now you have.
17 Go to commentsIf someone like Leo Cullen was in O’Gara’s place I don’t hear Boo-ing. It’s not just that La Rochelle has hurt Leinster and O’Gara is their Irish boss. It’s the needle that he brings and the pantomime activity before the game around pretending that Munster were supporting LaRochelle just because O’Gara is from Cork. That’s dividing Irish provinces just to get an advantage for his French Team. He can F*ck right off with that. BOOOOO! (but not while someone is lying injured)
4 Go to commentsDid the highlanders party too hard before the game? They were the pits.
1 Go to commentsWhat a player! Not long until he’s in the England side, surely?
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