Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Wallabies need to be a “team of integrity” following the news that Eddie Jones is set to be unveiled as Japan coach this week.
In his third job in a little over 12 months,Eddie Jones is set to be confirmed as head coach of Japan this week. It points to his brilliance as a salesman,and well-established roots in Japanese rugby.
After a second interview last week,Eddie Jones has been chosen to return as Japan’s head coach,according to Japanese media.
Eddie Jones is now favourite to be the next Brave Blossoms coach after a second interview this week.
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones met with Japan rugby officials on Thursday morning in Tokyo for another job interview.
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones will have to wait as second interviews for the Brave Blossoms job are delayed.
Eddie Jones and Rugby Australia have taken the first steps towards formally negotiating a departure for the embattled Wallabies coach after a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign.
The Rugby Australia boss says the Wallabies coach has denied interviewing with Japanese rugby,but it would be disappointing if evidence to the contrary emerged.
The Wallabies coach took part in a Zoom interview with Japanese officials just two days before Australia’s warm-up match against France in Paris.
Australia still top Pool C but their upcoming clash with Fiji now looms as crucial to both sides’ chances of reaching the quarter-finals.
With World Cup selection in the balance,Rory Arnold is facing a $1.5 million dilemma after his scandal-hit Japanese club cancelled their season.