Eddie Jones. Regrets, sackings, Union to League converts & the 2023 World Cup loss

Eddie Jones is one of the most polarising coaches world rugby. He has been head coach of three international rugby union teams - Australia, England and Japan. It’s a unique notch in his belt.But it’s his love for rugby league which often catches people by surprise.Growing up in La Perouse, Jones was an avid South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter and played rugby league as a youngster. One season as a kid, Jones went and watched every Souths game - home and away.And while a switch of codes took him to greatness and world recognition, Jones today remains engrossed in the NRL and his love and passion for the game have never wained.In this episode of Chiming In, Jones gives us an exclusive insight into why he remains an avid NRL fan.He shares with us his top five rugby league stars who would make it in rugby and also tips us a couple of rugby stars who could just as easily switch to the NRL.Jones also confirms how he still harbours a dream to be involved in the NRL either as a coach of Club administrator before he retires from sport.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:04 - Highlights02:10 - Growing up with League04:25 - Randwick Rugby05:20 - Getting into coaching06:40 - HC at 3 different nations08:57 - Top 5 NRL to Union players12:22 - Top 5 Union to League players15:49 - What rugby has that league doesn't19:19 - R36021:02 - Zac Lomax23:10 - Rugby in Japan28:56 - Wallabies in 202632:45 - Money in Union34:03 - Wallabies 2023 'mistake'38:05 - Coaching NRL43:39 - Coaching England46:20 - Ball in play in NRL & Union49:29 - League vs Union refs50:28 - Being a teacher52:50 - Japan retirement53:39 - Sacking from Wallabies57:10 - Joey Johns to Union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.