The Rugby Football Union is reflecting on a disastrous season as Eddie Jones decides whether to stay on as England’s head coach next Tuesday. After leading the team to its worst period under his leadership since 2008, when they lost to South Africa with 6 wins and 1 draw, Jones is fighting for his job.
The research
The investigation was supposed to last half a month. After his eight-year contract expires, it’s anticipated that the RFU will either name a replacement or make a public announcement mid-week regarding the Australian’s World Cup participation.
Given that Warren Gatland, a former manager of Wales and the Lions, is thought to be the top candidate to succeed Jones should the RFU decide to take action, Jones’ place hasn’t ever been more unstable.
Although Wales is debating the upcoming days of their main trainer, W. Pivac, Gatland is in demand. Amid the charges, there was a rumor that the staff had quit.
Pembroke added that Sweeney was “enthusiastic” and expressed regret for comments made at the end of November in the media and on the internet comments section. It’s understood that Sweeney will continue to have the Board of Directors’ full backing in his efforts.
A tough decision to make
The commission will look into what was done the wrong way in this year’s competitions, which started with a loss to the Argentinians, continued with several victories, and ended with a humiliating loss to the Springboks.
At that time, the head coach of England was frequently presented to the Board of Directors. It is riskily late for England to change coaches, with the World Cup in France in nine months. After England’s defeat to South Africa, boos erupted at Twickenham, and Jones, like the previous English international Hugo Monnier, even his supporters, believe his career is over.
Although Scott Robertson and Steve Borthwick are regarded as trustworthy backups, it would be risky to use any of them in the English national crisis. It will be considered a capable leader in the near future. If the English lose their Six Nations starting the match against Scotland at home on February 4, keeping Jones could be viewed as an even bigger bet.
