Eddie Jones discards England from Rugby World Cup favourite list - Rugby News
The former coach of the Wallabies, Eddie Jones, have discarded the Six Nations champions, England, from the Rugby World Cup favourites and said that team did not have the depth to lift the trophy. The veteran coach expressed his thoughts on July 28 and said
that to win a world cup you must have a balanced side and England is lacking in its half-back group.
Jones has coached the Wallabies for more than four years and helped his side to reach in the final of RWC 2003. Jones started off his coaching career with the ACT Brumbies in 2001 and remained impressive with his strategies. He brought noteable changes in
his team’s approach and was considered by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) after seeing the services he rendered for the Super Rugby side ACT Brumbies.
He was elevated by ARU in 2003 and was given command of the Wallabies team. Jones had done a wonderful job with the Wallabies and led them into the final of Rugby World Cup 2003 but unfortunately lost the match to the English side.
Eddie Jones has seen the lowest ebb of his career with Australia in 2005 when his side lost seven back to back matches in the European tour and ultimately was removed from the office. He was again appointed the head coach of England after one month.
In 2007, Jones was given the role of technical advisor to the Springboks side and played a remarkable role to lead the Boks to the Webb Ellis glory.
Talking to reporters about the current situation of the English side, Jones said that, “I don't think Ben Youngs is a Test half-back. That combination means I don't think they can win the World Cup.”
He further said that, “Of the other leading sides, the Australian team is based around very young players and South Africa have not gone as far forward as they would have wanted in the last four years. New Zealand should win but watching them play I think
they are in danger of becoming too complicated for themselves. They play best when they use their athleticism and power.”
Rugby World Cup 2011 is kicking off later this year in September at New Zealand.
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