Eddie Jones could reportedly make a shock return to Australia 's coaching set-up in time for next year's Rugby World Cup following his firing from the England helm.
Speculation of a homecoming is building after Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan suggested his union would seek to capitalise on Jones' newfound availability. It's understood Jones, 62, is free to sign with any new team given England failed to insert a 'non-compete clause' in his contract.
Tasmania-born Jones—who led the Wallabies to a runner-up finish at the 2003 Rugby World Cup—was fired as England's head coach earlier in December following a dismal run of results. The Red Rose won five of 12 Test matches in 2022, finishing with just two wins in the Six Nations for the second straight year.
