Eddie Jones will be present in France for the World Cup.
Not as coach of England, a position from which he was sacked last December, but at the head of the Wallabies.
A homecoming for the Australian, who had already held the position from 2001 to 2005, leading Australia to the 2003 World Cup final.
The Australian Federation has indeed sacked Dave Rennie on Monday with immediate effect.
He pays for his poor results for the year 2022: only five victories out of 14 tests (38% success).
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It's a major blow for Australian rugby to have the best coach in the world return home to coach the iconic Wallabies
," said Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan.
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We didn't want to miss the opportunity to find a coach with immense expertise and experience in the biggest competitions.
Eddie's deep understanding of our rugby system and his knowledge of our group of players will take the team to the next level quickly, assures Hamish McLennan.
Eddie instinctively understands the Australian way of playing rugby.
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After leading Japan from 2012 to 2015, then England from 2015 to 2022, Eddie Jones signed up for five years, until the 2027 World Cup in … Australia.
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It is a wonderful opportunity for me to return home and lead my national team at the 2023 World Cup. (…) I have confidence in the possibility of ending in France 24 years of waiting since our last world title
, "said the new coach, saying he was"
proud and honored
".