Another day, another curveball for Eddie Jones to cope with. With English domestic rugby in financial meltdown, it looks increasingly probable the Rugby Football Union will have to hire a new defence coach, with the incumbent, Anthony Seibold, being strongly linked with a return to Australian rugby league as Manly’s head coach.
Seibold, for now, is due to be involved with England for their November internationals but a further coaching reshuffle seems to be on the Twickenham cards.
The RFU, meanwhile, might also be interested to hear that Jones does not expect the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be his international coaching swansong. “Definitely not.
Well, I can’t guarantee you that but I don’t think it will be. I reckon there’s still a bit to do. There’s still a bit in the tank.” So much for the 62-year-old’s previously stated desire to go and watch cricket in the Caribbean.