Eddie Jones wanted to coach national team for home Rugby World Cup
Rugby NewsThursday, 12 May 2022 at 13:52
Senior figures within USA Rugby want Eddie Jones to coach their national team for their confirmed home Rugby World Cup, according to RUCK sources.
The Aussie, who has been linked with a move to Racing 92 from England after the 2023 showpiece, is given a lot of credit for the development of the Japanese national team prior to their home World Cup in 2019.
Jones, who would be 71 in 2031, famously led the Brave Blossoms to a historic win against the Springboks in 2015 is thought to be The Eagles top target.
USA bosses are under no illusion that the nations, who currently sit 18th in the Men's World Rankings below the likes of Romania and Spain, have plenty of work to do to get their team up to scratch.
At its Annual Meeting in Dublin, the World Rugby Council unanimously approved the staging of Rugby World Cup in the following countries, delivering a golden decade for the sport:
England to host Rugby World Cup 2025 (women’s)
Australia to host Rugby World Cup 2027 (men’s) and 2029 (women’s)
USA to host Rugby World Cup 2031 (men’s) and 2033 (women’s)
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