Eddie Jones has confirmed the Wallabies’ coaching staff for the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup in France with the key job of attack coach going to British-based Aussie Brad Davis.
Davis has built a strong reputation on the other side of the ball as a defence coach in Britain, having previously held roles with Ospreys in the Pro14 and Bath and Wasps in the English Premiership. He is currently coaching at London Irish.
A former professional Rugby League player in the 1990s and 2000s, Davis played over 200 games in the English Super League before moving into rugby union coaching in 2006.
Most of his time in rugby has been spent working on defence.
Brad Davis. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Current ACT Brumbies assistant and former Wallabies prop Dan Palmer has been brought on board as lineout coach and will work closely with Neal Hatley who was announced as forwards coordinator earlier this year.
Hatley is set to link up with the team following the conclusion of the English Premiership where he is coaching at Bath.
Frenchman Pierre-Henry Broncan, as first revealed by The Roar, has been appointed as a maul consultant.
The 48-year-old former Castres boss took his side to the French Top 14 final last year and boasts coaching experience with Stade Toulouse and also worked at Bath Rugby in England for two years as a scout and analyst.
Former Wallabies flyhalf Berrick Barnes has been named on a part-time basis as a kicking consultant.
Barnes was part of the Wallabies’ 2011 Rugby World Cup squad, going on to play 51 Tests.
Jones has also shaken up his strength and conditioning team with the former head of England’s strength and conditioning program Jon Clarke to lead the S&C team with former Scarlets and Canberra Raiders coach Nigel Ashley-Jones as an assistant.
John Pryor also returns to the Wallabies set up as a speed consultant, while Warrick Harrington remains in his role as sport scientist.
Jones,, who had stated he wanted his coaching team in place by May 1, said in a statement: “We believe we have a quality coaching staff to plan and prepare the team for a smash and grab campaign, winning the Bledisloe Cup and finishing winning the Rugby World Cup.”
“It is experienced, diverse and adaptable. Ready to smash and grab.”
2023 Wallabies Coaching Staff
Head Coach – Eddie Jones
Attack Coach – Brad Davis
Defence Coach – Brett Hodgson
Forwards Coordinator – Neal Hatley
Lineout Coach – Dan Palmer
Maul Consultant – Pierre-Henry Broncan
Kicking Consultant – Berrick Barnes
Learning Coordinator – David Rath
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator – Jon Clarke
Strength and Conditioning Coach – Nigel Ashley-Jones
Speed Consultant – John Pryor
Sport Scientist – Warrick Harrington
Big A
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Hey Box - people on a million bucks a year don't resign - they get paid out and it seems the ARU has plenty of cash to splash around
Grev
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I hope there is room on the plane for the team.
Dean
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We all like those :laughing:
Nobody
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I know someone perfect for social media advisor….
Nobody
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Why, eddie jones himself!
Riccardo
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"Morning Darling..." Trying to get my son into them Jez. He's a teenager and thinks it's too dated whereas I still love it. That era and shortly after. The Fast Show too. Teenager likes Young Ones tho. Another fave from way back when I had hair...and hope... sigh...
SlytheeTove
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Seventeen shillings? Luxury!
tuohyred
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Beyond belief - look at clarity of vision in Ireland, and (succession Planning), Ronan O'Garara at La Rochelle
jeznez
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So Baldrick then :crying:
Wizz
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Eddie Baldrick or Blackadder time will tell.. McLennan def Melchat.Stick two chopsticks up your nose and sock over head and say your mad.learnt that in the Sudan.
Wizz
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Night time driver Latu.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
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I had no idea that Chook hadn’t raised all his hands already.
Wizz
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Only kiwis perhaps Ireland ATM have the execution skills to score in three phases.It takes great passing dynamic hole running to do that..We are from that team.
jeznez
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Would that make McLennan, Blackadder? Although I'm thinking the pair of them more General Melchett/Captain Darling from season 4
Wizz
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Funny thing about the brain the more repetitive things it does it aspires for more efficiency which stacking cans in a factory is great but the technical needs of sport it’s not..it’s perfecting something and doing it same everytime a coach knows your best putt,stroke running gait.He spots it corrects you.
Wizz
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Geez Doc glad you were never part of my legal team..
Wizz
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Yes but is Eddie Baldrick..
Wizz
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Not sure Smithy that's going to be on front of minds if we exit early..he has the players here overseas to construct highly competitive team and the set of skills required by his staff.Its up too him now I think our Super teams will come home okay after patchy start and overseas stars performing or returning not Even the great one can deflect if we fail miserably..
Tony Dargon
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It's the Peter Principle in action
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
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>as first revealed by The Roar Given that The Roar and The Australian are both there or thereabouts on Rugby Australia's Favourites speed-dial codes, when do we learn about the results of the High Performance Coaching ligaments and leg injuries investigation, please?