Two-time world champions (1991, 1999) Australia made their first ever Rugby World Cup exit from the group stage at the final tournament, this time hosted by France.
Australia coach Eddie Jones is not considering stepping down after the 2023 World Cup debacle
“Kangaroos” did not pass the group stage, although the claims were big: they hoped for the third championship title.
There has been no shortage of criticism of coach Eddie Jones, who has been blamed for Australia’s early exit from the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Although the pressure on him is great, Jones has made it clear that he is not giving up the position of selector.
“Stay. I have always been attached to Australian rugby and I want to leave it in a better position.
The results at the World Cup weren’t what I was hoping for, but I still think I made the right decision (not to mention he took a lot of inexperienced players to France).
Everyone has their own opinion, right? My choice is to rely on youth, and I stick to it” – Eddie Jonesat a press conference quoted by Agerpres.
Jones was appointed coach of Australia in January this year. He replaced New Zealander Dave Rennie.
He was considered the savior and the man who was able to pull off a surprise, bringing Australia a third World Cup title.
Eddie Jones also coached the Wallabies between 2001 and 2005, leading the Australians to the 2003 World Cup final, which they lost to England.
Know:
- Australia have lost seven of their nine matches under Eddie Jones and their ignominious exit from the 2023 World Cup group stage was the reason.
When asked if he would be preparing Australia for the next World Cup (in 2027, which will be held in Australia), Eddie Jones admitted he does not know what will happen until then.
“This is not my decision. I don’t control these things, I only train. We are preparing the balance sheet, we will see what happens when it is completed,” he concluded Jones.
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And that’s despite the Wallabies leaving the game early #RWC2023.#BBKRugby pic.twitter.com/LKessVAYVd
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 17, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023, semi-final draw
October 20
Argentina – New Zealand / Saint Denis / time 20:00
October 21st
England – South Africa / Saint Denis / 20:00
*The Rugby World Cup can be watched live on Digisport and Orange Sport channels.
Who eventually won the Rugby World Cup
New Zealand (1987, 2011, 2015)
South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019)
Australia (1991, 1999)
England (2003)
Source: Hot News
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