Jones' return brings hope to Australia, confusion in South Africa

When Jones last coached the Wallabies between 2001 and 2005, he had early success, leading the Australians to a Tri-Nations title and to the World Cup final at home in 2003.

BOOST: Australian rugby union head coach Eddie Jones attends a press conference. Pic: AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

The Rugby Championship which starts this weekend provides a chance to experience the second coming of Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach and look for signs of the amazing transformation he is expected to perform.

Jones has been handed the task of coaching to this year’s World Cup a Wallabies team that is ranked seventh and coming off a 7-7 record in test matches in 2022.