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Agence France-Presse

Rugby Australia sacked coach Dave Rennie on Monday just eight months out from the World Cup and replaced him with ex-England boss Eddie Jones in what it called “a major coup”.
It will be Jones’s second stint in charge after his 2001-2005 spell during which he took Australia to the 2003 World Cup final.
New Zealander Rennie was shown the door after just five wins from 14 Tests last year. He was in charge for three seasons.
Speculation had been rife that Jones, an Australian, would be brought into the Wallabies set-up, but Rennie last week ruled out working with him, saying “it will not happen”.
Jones, who was dumped by England in December, will start on January 29 with a contract that will take him through until the 2027 World Cup in Australia and includes overseeing the women’s Wallaroos programme.

He said his aim was to win the World Cup in France this year.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to come home to Australia and lead my nation to a rugby World Cup,” the 62-year-old said.
“It is going to be an immense period for Australian rugby – as a proud Australian, it is a great honour to be able to come home and lead the national team during these years.
“The Wallabies squad is a really talented group of players with good depth.
“If we can have everyone fit and healthy going into the World Cup this year, I am confident that we can go to France and break the 24-year drought of winning the rugby World Cup.
“I am really looking forward to getting back home and getting stuck in.”
Jones was axed by England after presiding over England’s worst year since 2008, with the team losing six out of 12 Tests, with five wins and a draw.
He said last month the past few years had taken a toll and it would be “difficult” to bounce back and coach another team at the World Cup.
But he added: “If someone comes forward and the offer’s too good to refuse then I’ll look at it.”

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said it was a “major coup” to entice Jones home.
“Eddie’s deep understanding of our rugby system and knowledge of our player group and pathways will lift the team to the next level,” he added.
“Eddie instinctively understands the Australian way of playing rugby – this represents an opportunity to secure a coach of immense expertise and experience at the biggest competitions, and we did not want to miss it.”
Rennie has been linked with a move to Kobe Steelers in Japan, although he rejected claims last week that any deal had been signed.
Rugby Australia chief Andy Marinos paid tribute to Rennie’s “hard work and effort”.
“Dave has been instrumental in developing much of the depth that we see in and around the current Wallabies squad,” he said.
“There are a number of players that are genuine World Cup possibilities because of opportunities that Dave has provided.
“The work ethic, the spirit within the group, and the way the team carries itself are all a direct result of Dave’s input – he has made a real mark on this group of players.”


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Jones was fired by England last month after overseeing team’s worst year since 2008
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Jones was fired by England last month after overseeing team’s worst year since 2008. New Zealander Dave Rennie previously ruled out working with the 62-year-old.


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Jones was fired by England last month after overseeing team’s worst year since 2008 The 62-year-old calls being given chance to lead his country at World Cup in France ‘great honour’

Jones was fired by England last month after overseeing team’s worst year since 2008

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