Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has apologised for Australia’s worst-ever World Cup efficiency, along with his aspect just about assured to turn out to be the primary Australian staff to ever be knocked out within the pool stage.
But he hit again at current studies questioning his dedication to the Wallabies, after it was claimed that Jones held a secret assembly with Japan over probably changing into their coach subsequent 12 months – regardless of having 4 years left to run on his Australian contract.
The interview reportedly occurred simply two weeks earlier than the World Cup kicked off.
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In his post-match press convention following the humiliating 40-6 defeat to Wales, Jones stated: “I apologise to all the Australian supporters.
“Our performance wasn’t up to the standards required. I take full responsibility for that.”
But regardless of the biggest-ever margin of defeat for Australia at a World Cup, Jones was defiant in claiming he’s the precise man to repair the struggling aspect.
“I remain committed to the Australia project. I still believe I am the person to turn things around,” Jones stated.
“I was put in this job to turn Australia around and I don’t think I could have done it with the players we had.
“This is the most painful time but also the best time to learn for young players.”
Jones additionally hit again on the studies linking him to the Japan job, saying: “I don’t know what you are talking about mate.
“I take umbrage to people questioning my commitment to the Australia job.”
But, the veteran coach added: “My coaching hasn’t been good enough.
“I don’t need to worry about the future; just the Portuguese game.
“I have a contract, and at the end of the World Cup my performance will be reviewed, and at the minute it’s not good enough.
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It came after former dual New Zealand international Sonny Bill Williams took aim at Jones after the defeat.
“That second-half team looked like a team that just lost belief, they didn’t believe in themselves. And that starts from the head in the sheds, the guy that’s telling them to get up,” Williams stated on Stan Sports.
He added: “If I’m a player, from a player’s point of view – I’m not following a guy that’s sitting, having a meeting with another national team potentially looking for another job days before you’re hopping on the plane to come to this World Cup. That’s just my opinion.”
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The two-time World Cup winner continued: “All I can speak on is my experience as a player. As a player, if a coach shows his characteristics and does things like that, I’m not going to follow him into battle. I’ve got to be prepared to die for a coach and give my heart and soul.”
Doubts over Jones’ willingness to see out his full contract first emerged in June when Jones raised eyebrows along with his feedback on a podcast.
“I’m only coaching ’til this World Cup,” Jones stated. “I’ve signed [until the end of 2027], but as I’ve made the mistake before, I’ve stayed too long. So, we win the World Cup, it will be time to go. If we lose the World Cup, it will be time to go.”
Source: www.foxsports.com.au