Wayne Bennett's contract as coach of South Sydney runs until the end of the 2020 season, and one big name is eyeing off the chance to be his successor.
Eddie Jones, who coached England to the Rugby World Cup final last month, could swap union for league, as the Tasmanian looks for a way to return home.
With the Wallabies without a coach after Michael Cheika left his post following their World Cup exit, many thought Jones would return home in that capacity, although the Sydney Morning Herald believes Jones wants to give the NRL a try.
“From what I can gather, he has told mates that taking over from Wayne Bennett when he finishes at Souths appeals," Danny Weidler writes.
“He has a soft spot for the club. It’s doubtful the Rabbitohs would be aware of his ambitions because he has only shared his league thoughts with a select few.”
Jones has expressed his love for rugby league in the past, and recently hosted Canberra coach Ricky Stuart in the England camp during the World Cup.
hahahahaha… this is so laughable yet, believable …. why??? because it is Souffs
so, Zimmer frame Benny will leave them with a wood spoon 2020, then fast Eddie in 2021….
Bwahahahahahaha what have I been telling you soufths.clowns. dud club, dud players and a dud coach.
Equals a dud clubless….soufths team.
With Souths adding Fafita, Mitchell and Ado-Carr to thier roster it will be a prosperous decade for the bunnies. I wish Tigers could recruit like Souths , Roosters and Storm.
Haven’t signed anyone yet…
Your jumping the gun LidcombeOval. Fafita Addo-Carr and Mitchell are highly unlikely to sign with Souths. Especially now that Bennett will definitely be retiring/pensioned off. Jones would be a fantastic coach for South Sydney. Hahahaha i’m certain.
Souths have no attraction for star recruits. Players are leaving in droves Burgess Brothers, Sutton, Turner have drparted along with a heap of 2nd rate recent imports. Walker along with Roberts want out. The drums are beating loud that Gagai also, wants to join the Roosters. He desires a centre position.
Lol where do you get your facts from. You’re so negative mate. Roberts wanted out of broncos hence signing with us. Mate just take a chill pill.
I heard Jones was being looked at by the sombreros but after Cronk agreed to terms continuing as head coach and Robinson as assistant and post match media conference dribbler, Jones looking elsewhere.
Jason Demetriou will be taking over from supercoach Sir (to be) Wayne Bennett.
Cant see Wobbo ever going beyond assistant coach now the Cronk has agreed to terms to stay.
Pfffftttt!! Absolutely ridiculous article. Does Eddie Jones have any Rugby League coaching experience? Soufths could hire 75 year old Alan Jones as his assistant. That would be an absolute hoot.