The upcoming Rugby Championship will offer an early indication of the impact Eddie Jones can have on the struggling Australian team. With only two years left before the Rugby World Cup 2023, Australia is yet to develop a consistent identity on-field, while the Super Rugby Pacific tournament has been suffering from a domestic malaise. The Wallabies are expected to face a challenging campaign, beginning their bid on the road against the Springboks, followed by a quick turnaround to face Argentina in Sydney. They will play their final Rugby Championship match and Bledisloe Cup opener at Melbourne Cricket Ground, which may not be an advantageous venue for the Wallabies given the All Blacks’ supporters. Jones’ squad is veteran-heavy, and concerns remain about their ability to fight against the Springboks and New Zealand. Though their World Cup draw is relatively kind, with a clear path to the semifinals, the Wallabies need to be careful against Georgia and Fiji to avoid a catastrophic failure. Jones, who led Australia to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final and England’s great showpiece match in 2019, is on an obsession for a World Cup triumph, which will put the cherry on the top of his illustrious career.
The Eddie Jones Factor: Rugby Championship as an Early Indicator
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