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'I'd jump at it': England boss Eddie Jones reveals his dream job

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England boss Eddie Jones has added to the speculation that he would love the chance to swap codes and coach in the Australian NRL. It was last month, prior to England arriving in Perth for their three-Test tour, that Jones was linked with a possible switch to the Cronulla Sharks, a rumour endorsed by former cross-code back Mat Rogers.

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“He’d be a revelation,” claimed dual-international Rogers at the time. “He has a brilliant mind and his work ethic is relentless. He knows the game of rugby league, he knows it really well. Alan Jones did it (at Balmain) and I would put Eddie Jones on another level in his work ethic. I can see him being a success 100 times over.”

With England going on to enjoy a 2-1 series win over the Wallabies, Jones and assistant coach Anthony Seibold have remained in Australia on a fact-finding mission. They spent time last week with Melbourne Storm boss Craig Bellamy while also visiting AFL clubs Melbourne and Carlton.

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Now, they have spent this Wednesday at the Penrith Panthers whose coaches, boss Ivan Cameron and assistants Cameron Ciraldo and Andrew Webster, were allowed into the England camp during the build-up to the series-deciding third Test against the Wallabies in Sydney on July 16. 

Away from the information exchange session with NRL coaches, Jones explained to Nine Entertainment Co his interest in NRL and why he would jump at the chance of coaching rugby league – especially South Sydney Rabbitohs.  

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“I like the game. If there was an opportunity there (in the NRL) I would jump at it, but the reality is it’s probably not going to be there,” said Jones, whose England contract expires after next year’s Rugby World Cup in France. 

Jones’ dream would be to coach the Rabbitohs. “That would be the dream team. That would be the dream. From the age of five, I’ve supported Souths. That would be fantastic (to coach the Rabbitohs). I loved the old teams with Ronnie Coote, Bob McCarthy, John Sattler and Eric Simms.”

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Ex-Rabbitohs and Broncos boss Seibold added: “The Panthers wanted to come and see what we are doing and Eddie runs an elite programme. It’s great to catch up with other coaches. They are really good guys, I know them well. 

“It’s a really impressive coaching group. For us, it’s about seeing how others do it. It’s about sharing ideas and seeing how other coaches go about their business, it’s been brilliant. It’s great for our learning and their learning. Most coaches are prepared to swap information, and it is really collaborative.”

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CO 27 minutes ago
Forget Ireland, the All Blacks face the real alpha of Europe next

I cannot believe that you don't think the French rugby team coach and captain are not discussing putting Jalibert on the bench in favour of Duponts club teammate that doesn't even play at 10.


This is a terrible, massive insult to a 10 and I'm sure Dupont would also be very enraged if benched for a player that doesn't even play halfback.


A good captain would've insisted to the coach that it was an idea of madness and either select Jalibert or replace him with another 10 if you want him to be reserve.


Jalibert may not be the world's finest tacklers but that's often not a tens main strength that the loose forwards and second five cover. An intercept pass is never great but they happen.


When any player is playing for his club then it's club first, respect doesn't need to be shown to opposition players simply because they're internationals.


Who exactly are you claiming Jalibert hasn't respected? If it's Toulouse international players then it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this bench demotion out.


The outcome of selecting Jalibert to the bench and he then throwing his croissants out the window of the team bus immediately prior to playing the Allblacks is a disaster that will be team disharmony as any team mates of Jalibert are in a state of anger and revolt so a performance that will be sub optimal against a team that is thirsting for revenge against France.


I don't know about you but the Allblacks are very upset they've lost twice in a row to France and want to put out a statement performance so this preparation by Galthie of creating havoc looks to me like a coach that is clueless.

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