Jones sees final as just a stepping stone

AUSTRALIA coach Eddie Jones insisted yesterday that Saturday’s World Cup final against England was just another stepping stone in the Wallabies’ development.

Rugby union, normally relegated behind league and Aussie Rules in the pecking order, has suddenly become the number one sport in Australia. Everyone is talking about it, merchandise is flying off the shelves and the Wallabies are the biggest thing in town.

But so acute is Jones's drive for perfection that he remains unswayed by the buzz.