Dave Rennie sacked while Eddie Jones appointed as Wallabies coach

Rugby Australia has sacked Wallabies coach Dave Rennie with immediate effect and replaced him with former England coach, Eddie Jones, for this year’s Rugby World Cup in France.

Jones, who was Wallabies coach from 2001 to 2005, has signed a five-year deal that will take him through to the 2027 World Cup.

Jones will also oversee the Wallaroos program in a move that will stun Australian rugby.

He was sacked as England coach late last year and will start with Rugby Australia on January 28th.

Rennie was told by RA that after three years on the job, his services were no longer required. Last year yielded just five wins from 14-Tests.

A 38 percent win record was not enough to save his job, despite being so close to the World Cup.

The Rugby World Cup will be held from 8th September to 28th October in France.

[Source: SMH]