Jones defends team and tactics as criticism mounts

AUSTRALIA coach Eddie Jones has defended his team and tactics as they head into their World Cup quarter-final against Scotland on Saturday.

The Wallabies have come under fire from local media for some sloppy handling in the backs and a perceived lack of authority in the pack, and former players have attacked Jones’ selection policies as well as individual players.

David Campese and Nick Farr-Jones, 1991 World Cup winners, have led the attacks, while that year’s coach, Bob Dwyer, has also laid into the team, but Jones remains steadfast.