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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Angus Fontaine

Eddie Jones resigns as Wallabies coach after 10-month nightmare

Eddie Jones
After nine months at the helm, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has reportedly resigned his post as head of Australia’s rugby union team.
Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

The Eddie Jones era is over, with the Wallabies coach reportedly resigning his post just 10 months into his five-year, $5m deal.

According to reports, Jones and his representatives informed Rugby Australia on Friday that he was open to walking away from the Wallabies job, following Australia’s disastrous early exit from the 2023 World Cup. RA has a review of the tournament under way, but Jones has decided to skip out before November.

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