Coach Eddie Jones isn’t just taking on the world when the Wallabies compete for the Rugby Union World Cup in France in September. He’s also planning to take on rival football codes here in Australia by poaching even more talent from rugby league.
In an exclusive interview with The Australian Financial Review Magazine, the 63-year-old coach – known for his uncompromising leadership style – says his mission is to not just win this year’s World Cup but to also rejuvenate interest in the game.
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