Eddie Jones Resigns as Australia Rugby Coach, Will Lead Barbarians Days Later

Jones departs with lackluster record under new Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh, amid speculations of a potential role in Japan and criticism regarding his treatment of key players.

Eddie Jones has resigned as coach of the Wallabies, merely ten months into a five-year contract, following a disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign where the team failed to advance past the group stage for the first time in its history.
Jones will now coach the Barbarians, which includes ten Australian players, in a game against Wales; among these players is former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, who Jones controversially left out of the World Cup squad.
Accusations of Jones interviewing for a potential coaching role in Japan have been denied by both Jones and Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh, despite reports suggesting otherwise.
Criticism has been aimed at Rugby Australia's leadership following Jones's departure, primarily due to the swift replacement of former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie with Jones, followed by a lackluster World Cup performance and Jones's abrupt resignation.
While the search for a new Wallabies coach remains ongoing, top contenders speculated in the media include former Wallabies assistant coaches Stephen Larkham and Dan McKellar. Rugby Australia stressed the importance of making the right decision, regardless of whether the replacement is Australian or from overseas.