ANALYSIS: 'Time to make the tough call' - South Africa raised the stakes, and the All Blacks folded
In the words of General Melchett's school song in Blackadder, the Springboks handed out a full on ‘belts off, trousers down’ hiding at Twickenham.…
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Middle of the night in France just now
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
Oh yeah captaincy – I forgot about that, another winner idea.
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
Go and watch the Ireland and France games on last years EOYT and tell me that Wallaby side doesn’t get out of the group.
This disaster is coaching, selection and game plan (or lack of) based.
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
funny that hasnt been leaked on these boards……
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
All locked up
Next Head of Rugby at the Highlanders
(oops just saw KH post above, repetition)
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
Chairman’s main role – appointment of high end exec staff
FAIL
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
No gag orders when you sacked OM, unless RA paid for one, and thats unlikely
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
The Telegraph UK claim to have now confirmed not only his initial meeting but also a second one scheduled on Nov 5 (as noted in the Decent story) now postponed due to the AWJ match in UK
The noose tightens
Jones to return to Australia as Japanese reports link Wallabies coach as favourite to take over Brave Blossoms
As a result of the matters noted above, the directors have concluded that at the date of signing these financial
statements there is no doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, that the
Company will have sufficient funds to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
This is the directors financial declaration from the 2022 annual report. Anyone who has been a director knows how big a deal this is and the Companies Office doesn’t take kindly to false declarations. I have read the financials, nothing screaming pending insolvency to me.
What is going on?
'Right people in right roles': QRU break silence on RA's reform hopes, back review into Wallabies' RWC flop
Any of them got 5 year deals ?
Jones to return to Australia as Japanese reports link Wallabies coach as favourite to take over Brave Blossoms
I reckon they added another change in the group stages, the forward ball runners, even midfield, were super flat, you can’t rush a player who is already on top of you.
Didn’t use it a a lot but expect to see it this weekend.
Has Fozzie been foxing? Ireland beware, the All Blacks could be about to reignite
BF- frmo the loss to Ireland to the win in Joberg, 17 changes on personnel and position.
As you note, a very different side to the one Ireland beat in the series.
Has Fozzie been foxing? Ireland beware, the All Blacks could be about to reignite
Good detail
Wonderfully presented
Chasing Headlines, Missing Marks: Why Hamish McLennan can’t remain as Rugby Australia Chairman
Is it too expensive to keep him? This is rather a narrow view
What happens to Merch, tickets, TV rights and sponsorship after the worst RWC performance ever, Lets remember the PE people have already looked at RA’s cash forecasts and have walked away.
Costs to date approx, best part of a mill to remove Rennie, a reported mill for three psychiatrists on staff, and the prize money gap between semi finalists and not leaving the pool is just under 2 mill aussie dollars.
Already starting to add up
The Wallabies' World Cup campaign was a disaster from start to finish - but sacking Eddie Jones isn't the answer
I agree he shouldn’t be sacked, he should have the nuts to resign.
30% tier 1 record last 3 years now, and no evidence on the park that he knows the way forward for Australia – none.
Interesting too that Tim Horan has confirmed he has heard about the Japan interview from his own sources. Peter Fitz too.
The Wallabies' World Cup campaign was a disaster from start to finish - but sacking Eddie Jones isn't the answer
Oh for a referee, and I have seen Barnes and OKeefe both do this, say, I have had a look, thanks for that, nothing there, on we go.
This communal do we all agree nonsense is infuriating
The Wrap: Wallabies are on their way home - can they please take the TMOs with them?
I am guessing that to prove this without a doubt Decent would have to burn his source and hes not going to do that.
Interesting that CEO Waugh still hasn’t phoned his opposite and asked the question.
Re the contract, if its a 1 year deal with a 4 year option extension, you can prob say I have signed until 2027 without it being an outright falsehood.
'F--king works so hard, bro': Wallaby star's message to angry fans after World Cup calamity
Significant comments from 2x World Cup winner Tim Horan in Q&A with @Peter_Fitz
Says SMH report that Eddie Jones interviewed with Japan is “true”.
“I know it’s true. I’ve heard it separately from my own sources.”
We stand by the story 100 per cent. https://t.co/DVKwnHnAiF pic.twitter.com/mPbvOOUbkv
— Tom Decent (@tomdecent) October 7, 2023
Getting interesting now
'F--king works so hard, bro': Wallaby star's message to angry fans after World Cup calamity
That would be Tom Decency from SMH 😂
Gotta think his story isn’t over yet
'F--king works so hard, bro': Wallaby star's message to angry fans after World Cup calamity
👍
'Keep thinking about that': Eddie's ONE great regret in WC shambles and sliding doors moment that cost QF place
The Rapid Eddie Evolution
1. Carter Gordon has my full support
2. Carter Gordon’s goal kicking will come right
3. We will have to put Donaldson at fullback to kick goals which means dropping our best 15 Kellaway
4. We will be putting Donaldson at 10 and Kellaway at 15 and Gordon to the pine.
5. If Gordon had caught that kick we might be in the quarter finals.
'Keep thinking about that': Eddie's ONE great regret in WC shambles and sliding doors moment that cost QF place
There is dist of revenues from the centre, but it’s not huge money, under 500k to the highlanders last time I looked
Exclusive: 'Seismic shift' as Waratahs to hand over keys to RA in boost to reform push - others to follow
That’s where the nz centralisation works
Highlanders might pay him 250k, and NZR another 400 or so
But that’s kind of where it ends, other than requests to manage his minutes
Not the like all power to Sauron stuff McClennen is proposing
Exclusive: 'Seismic shift' as Waratahs to hand over keys to RA in boost to reform push - others to follow
Nah – last game was ok, but he’s had a poor year for mine, but Foz is a loyal coach which has been a huge part of our problem this cycle
DMac delivers iconic World Cup moment as All Blacks charge into quarters - but big concerns over injured props
Sounds like the search for three wise men and a virgin…..
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach