Wallabies greats warn current players they won’t know what’s hit them when Eddie Jones takes over
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Wallabies greats warn current players they won’t know what hit them when Eddie Jones takes over, but Tim Horan calls shock coach appointment ‘a risk’
- Wallabies great Matt Giteau says players won’t know what hit them
- Tim Horan has called Jones’ appointment ‘risky’ and ‘brave’
- Eddie Jones has signed a long-term contract to coach Australia
Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau has warned current players they won’t know what happens to them when Eddie Jones takes over as manager, while Tim Horan called the appointment “a risk”.
The 62-year-old has officially signed a long-term contract with Australia to become their head coach once more, just weeks after being sacked by England.
Wallabies great Matt Giteau has warned current players they won’t know what will happen to them when Eddie Jones (pictured) takes over as manager, while Tim Horan called the appointment “a risk”.
Eddie Jones (pictured coaching the Wallabies in 2003) officially signed a long-term deal with Australia to become their head coach just weeks after being sacked by England.
The 62-year-old left Twickenham last month but has now been appointed manager of the Wallabies, and Dave Rennie is set to take gardening leave.
Jones coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005 and has been in charge of Japan and England for the past decade.
Giteau, who was presented with his first cap by Jones in 2002, let the current players know that their former boss might surprise some of them.
He tweeted: “Sorry for Rennie, but at the same time, if anyone can turn things around fast, it’s Eddie.” Some of the guys won’t know what hit them.
Giteau (pictured), who was presented with his first cap by Jones in 2002, let the current players know that their former boss might surprise some of them.
Wallabies legend Tim Horan also released his thoughts on the appointment.
“Eddie Jones as new Wallabies coach…brave and has some risk,” Horan tweeted. “But maybe a risk worth taking considering the Wallabies’ current win-loss ratio.
‘I need a Bledisloe Cup [within 2 years] and the Rugby World Cup semi-final and the Lions win to justify the decision. Buckle up for the ride.
Former Wallabies star Drew Mitchell said he felt history was repeating itself, but everyone should root for the team.
“Reminds me so much of 2019,” Mitchell tweeted. ‘6-8 months before a World Cup, the leadership of Rugby AU loses faith in the current manager. [In] 2019 they appointed a selection panel because they had no faith in [Michael] Cheika. 2023 Rennie gets fired.
Wallabies legend Tim Horan also shared his thoughts on the date, calling it brave and risky.
‘At what point is the focus on the people who make the appointments in the first place? These tweets are not about my thoughts on who or who shouldn’t be the man in charge. To some extent, it feels like history is repeating itself.
“Obviously, many layers of this and more will come out in the wash. Either way, let’s support our Wallabies.
Jones’ contract will run until 2027, incorporating two World Cups and the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour.
His appointment opens up the possibility of a tempting clash against Steve Borthwick’s England later this year, when the two nations could meet in the quarter-finals in France.
Jones’ contract will run through 2027, incorporating two World Cups and the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour (Jones appears at a Wallabies training session in 2004)
“It’s going to be a huge period for Australian rugby union – as a proud Australian it’s a great honor to be able to come home and lead the national team through these years,” Jones said.
“The Wallabies squad is a really talented group of players with good depth – if we can get everyone fit and healthy for the World Cup this year, I’m sure we can go to France and break the 24-year drought.” to win the Rugby World Cup.