Despite reports in Australia, RUCK sources suggest that England head coach Eddie Jones HAS NOT held talks over a surprise switch to rugby league.
The Australian, who is contracted with the Rugby Football Union until the next World Cup, is apparently top of the wish list for NRL side Cronulla Sharks.
Despite Eddie Jones featuring on NRL side Cronulla Shark’s coaching wish-list, no conversations have taken place to spring him from his England contract and take him to rugby leaguehttps://t.co/CV08gLFA78
— Jack de Menezes (@JackdeMenezes) June 11, 2020
A report in the Aussie press suggests the Southern Sydney outfit, who currently sit in the bottom half of the NRL table, are keen on Jones even though he has made his name in rugby union for more than 25 years.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Jones is one of three names in the frame to replace current Sharks head coach John Morris, but we understand no talks have taken place.
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The 60-year-old Australian steered England to the final of the tournament last year where the side were comprehensively beaten by South Africa in Japan and there had been some speculation he could be set to stand down from the position.
However, with Jones committing his future not just to union but to the England national team and RFU until 2023, a sudden exit to a completely new sport would come as a major shock
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5 of the worst rugby stadiums in the world – Premiership, Six Nations & more
We’ve picked out five stadia from Britain and across the globe which have their issues.
Take a look, below, and let us know which rugby grounds you dislike and why…
1. AJ Bell Stadium
In five words or less: Archetypal 21st century ground
Most recent visit: 2019
Best feature: Good shop for merchandise
Worst feature: You pay £10 to park in a massive puddle in the mud before being penned in for almost an hour post match!
Quirk factor: 0/5
