Eddie Jones has been sacked as head coach of England, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has introduced.
The Australian-born coach, 62, has been in control of the nationwide aspect since 2015 and guided England to 3 Six Nations championships.
But he has been below rising strain in latest weeks, after presiding over the nationwide crew’s worst 12 months since 2008.
His England aspect recorded six defeats, a draw and 5 wins in 12 outings this 12 months, ending with a complete loss to South Africa final month.
In a press release, Jones stated: “I’m happy with a lot that now we have achieved as an England crew and I look ahead to watching the crew’s efficiency sooner or later.
“Many of the players and I will no doubt keep in touch and I wish them all well in their future careers.”
Jones’ sacking, which was confirmed following a gathering of the RFU board on Tuesday morning, comes simply 9 months earlier than the beginning of the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France subsequent September.
Newspaper experiences have recommended former England captain and assistant coach Steve Borthwick, presently at Leicester, is being lined as much as take over from Jones.
He was appointed Leicester boss in 2020, and has overseen a startling transformation within the Tigers’ fortunes, together with a Gallagher Premiership title final 12 months.
Lawrence Dallaglio, a Rugby World Cup winner with England, in the present day stated that whether it is Borthwick who will get the job he’ll want help round him.
Responding on Twitter to information of Jones’ sacking, the retired rugby star wrote: “Eddie’s gone. If Steve Borthwick gets the job he needs a Director of Rugby to work with him.
“The RFU need to make modifications that assist the brand new man in cost.”
It had been speculated that the experienced former Wales coach Warren Gatland was among the front-runners for the role.
But that option came off the table on Monday when the New Zealander was reappointed as Wales coach after the dismissal of Wayne Pivac.
The RFU says it will announce Jones’ successor in the “close to future”.
Richard Cockerill will take over the day-to-day running of the team in the interim.
In a statement, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said: “It is vital to recognise the massive contribution Eddie has made to English rugby, profitable three Six Nations Championships, one Grand Slam and taking us to a Rugby World Cup Final.
“He has the highest win ratio of any previous England head coach and has helped develop the leadership skills of many players and coaches.
“I’m grateful to Eddie for all he has executed for England throughout many areas of the sport and the skilled means by which he has approached reviewing the efficiency of the crew.
“He has provided the panel with astute insight and meaningful lessons that will support the team performance going forward.”
Speaking concerning the determination, RFU Chair Tom Ilube stated: “The independent review panel regularly updates board on its discussions and findings.
“We are absolutely supportive of its course of and proposals.”
Jones leaves England with a win proportion of 73%, the best of any England Men’s Rugby coach in historical past, even topping England’s Rugby World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward, whose win proportion was 71%.
Source: information.sky.com”