Ireland, South Africa, and other interested teams might have to wait a year to secure England’s defence coach Felix Jones, as the RFU is reportedly set to enforce his one-year notice period following his unexpected resignation earlier this weekend.
Jones is the latest member of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team to resign, following the departure of Aled Walters, the highly regarded strength and conditioning coach, who left to join Andy Farrell’s Ireland staff.
Jones, who took over as defence coach from Kevin Sinfield after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, was initially hailed as an excellent hire.
However, his tenure has ended abruptly amid reports of dissatisfaction with the “unstable working environment” within the England camp, according to The Times.
According to Rugby Pass, the RFU, still reeling from Jones’s decision to leave after just seven months, intends to take a firm stance and make him serve out his full notice period, potentially blocking any immediate offers from other teams.
Dan Carter didn’t hesitate when naming his ‘six’ toughest rugby opponents
Drawing from diverse Q&A sessions, including one with the Independent, he shared his top adversaries with fans and fellow rugby aficionados.
DID YOU KNOW? In the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final against Australia, Dan Carter kicked four penalties, two conversions and a drop goal, and was named the man of the match.
#6. Thierry Dusautoir (France)
Dusautoir, a French rugby legend, epitomizes resilience and leadership. Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, he rose to prominence as a stalwart flanker and captained France to the 2011 Rugby World Cup final, earning the prestigious IRB Player of the Year award. His impact transcends borders, inspiring generations.
CARTER SAID: “He had some blinding games in big moments — none more so than in the 2007 and 2011 World Cup games against the All Blacks.”
DID YOU KNOW? He broke the record for most tackles in a match, making 38 tackles against the All Blacks in the 2007 World Cup final
