However, England's Rugby Football Union found it had enough to depose Jones less than nine months out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Then-England coach Eddie Jones (left) and New Zealand coach Steve Hansen at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Instead, the Rugby Football Union will trust Steve Borthwick to lead England to a Rugby World Cup. That's led former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to question the call. Asked by Stuff.co.nz whether he was surprised by Borthwick's appointment over Jones, Hansen replied, "Well, he's their most successful coach.

Source: Stuff December 27, 2022 01:25 UTC