RUGBY Weakened by the mediocre results of the XV of England, Eddie Jones was officially ousted from his position as coach on Tuesday
Eddie Jones, still England coach in the draw against England New Zealand, November 10, 2022. — Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/Sipa
Bad times for the British coaches. After the eviction of Wayne Pivac in Wales on Monday, replaced by the ghost Warren Gatland, it’s Eddie Jones who was fired this Tuesday. Named to England boss in 2015, the Australian, whose contract would run until 2023, was sacked due to the poor results of the XV de la Rose. The announcement was made. made by the federation (RFU) in a press release, after having “passed reviewing the results of the fall tour.
The 62-year-old technician, who had been summoned Monday at the seat of the instance, notably recorded six defeats in 12 games this year, the worst record since 2008 and to date. less than a year from the World Cup (September 8 – October 28, 2023) in France. In November, England fell twice at home against Argentina (30-29) and South Africa (27-13).
Following a review of the , Eddie Jones has been dismissed as England men’s head coach.
The RFU will conclude coach succession planning in the near future.
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“We realized lots of satisfying things with the England team and I’m looking forward to seeing what they produce in the future,” in the press release. “I wish the players the best for their further careers and I’m sure I will keep in touch with many of them.” “Eddie has brought so much to life. in English rugby, recognized Bill Sweeney, the president of the RFU. He won three Six Nations Tournaments, including a Grand Slam and took us to the World Cup final.
A more than respectable track record
Arrived to the head of the XV de la Rose, very successful with Japan, which he led; from 2012 to 2015, Eddie Jones started his mandate by offering in 2016 a new Grand Slam to; England then won the tournament in 2017 and 2020. In 2019, his selection had come up short; against South Africa (12-32) in the World Cup final.
“ It has a rate higher win rate than any England manager of the past and allowed to many players or coaches to progress. I am grateful to him for all he has accomplished in many areas of the game and for his professional approach,” Sweeney indicating that the coach of the English forwards, Richard Cockerill would take care of the interim until that further announcements will be made “in the near future” Leicester, is tipped by the British media to replace him permanently.