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About Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones was the National Coach of the Qantas Wallabies since taking over from Rod Macqueen from 2001 to 2005.
Meticulous and professional in his approach to all aspects of the game, Eddie has introduced a number of new players to Test rugby in recent years, including the likes of Alastair Baxter, Matt Giteau, Matt Rogers, Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri and Clyde Rathbone.
In 2001 he ensured the team went on to successfully defend the Bledisloe Cup and Tri Nations Trophy, while in 2002 the Wallabies retained the Bledisloe Cup for a fifth straight year. Eddie was Coach of the Year two years running at the annual Super 12 Awards.
2003 saw the Wallabies make the final of the Rugby World Cup only to lose to England in extra time, but the 22-10 semi final victory over New Zealand was clearly a coaching highlight for Jones.
In 2004, he coached the Wallabies to an undefeated run at home against Scotland, England, the Pacific Islands, New Zealand and South Africa. Eddie began his rugby career at Matraville High School playing alongside future greats David Knox and the Ella brothers.
He began his coaching career at Randwick Rugby Club in Sydney before being recognised as coaching talent by the Japanese Rugby Union in 1996 and taking control of their national team. With success in Japan behind him, Jones accepted an offer to join the ACT Computer Associates Brumbies for the 1998 season.
Jones coached the Brumbies for 4 years winning the Super 12 in 2001. He coached the Australian Barbarians in 1999 and the Australian ‘A’ to a victory over the British Lions in 2001
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