Sobering lessons for Australia boss Eddie Jones

Jones cut a disconsolate figure as he assessed the manner in which his side were picked apart by a Springbok team who scored six tries despite being without several of their regulars

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023 - 18:12

Nick Said

Australia were thoroughly outplayed by a rampant South Africa in their 43-12 Rugby Championship loss in Pretoria on Saturday, but coach Eddie Jones believes they will be better for the lessons learnt.

Jones cut a disconsolate figure as he assessed the manner in which his side were picked apart by a Springbok team who scored six tries despite being without several of their regulars who were sent as an advanced party to New Zealand for next weekend’s fixture against the All Blacks in Auckland.