Eddie Jones Resigns as Australia Rugby Coach After Disastrous World Cup Performance

Short tenure laden with controversial decisions leaves Australia rugby in crisis; Jones denies rumors of future role with Japan and expresses desire for one more international coaching job before retirement.

Eddie Jones resigned as head coach of Australia's rugby team only 10 months into his five-year contract following a disastrous performance at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the first time Australia has failed to progress beyond the group stages of the tournament.
During his tenure, Jones controversially replaced veteran players such as Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper with a young, inexperienced squad, a decision that has come under heavy criticism after the team's poor World Cup performance.
Prior to his departure, Jones faced allegations and rumors about planning his exit strategy and pursuing a second tenure as coach for Japan, though he repeatedly denied these claims.
Jones's departure is seen as a major embarrassment for Rugby Australia. His choices and actions have been described as a 'betrayal' to the players and the wider Australian rugby community.
Despite the negative outcomes from his role with the Wallabies, Jones expressed his desire to continue his coaching career internationally, signaling interest in one more coaching job before he retires.