Sport | Eddie Jones commits to Australian rugby, denies Japan move: ‘I’m staying, mate’

• Eddie Jones looks set to continue as Wallabies head coach.
• This comes despite rumours that he could move back to Japan.
• Jones told reporters he “hasn’t been speaking to anyone” about a move to Japan.
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Australia head coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday ruled out a rumoured switch to Japan, pledging to stick with the Wallabies following a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign.

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“I’m staying, mate. I’ve always been committed to Australian rugby and I want to leave it in a better place,” Jones told a press conference in Sydney amid speculation of his imminent resignation.

Although the pugnacious 63-year-old said he has unfinished business with Australian rugby, he could not guarantee he would see out the rest of his four-year contract.

“That’s not my decision,” he replied when asked if he would still be in charge for the 2src27 World Cup, which Australia will host.

“I don’t control those sorts of things, all I do is coach. We’ve got a review going forward and we’ll see what happens at the end of the review.”

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