Eddie Jones is one of the most polarising coaches world rugby. He has been head coach of three international rugby union teams - Australia, England and Japan. It’s a unique notch in his belt.
But it’s his love for rugby league which often catches people by surprise.
Growing up in La Perouse, Jones was an avid South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter and played rugby league as a youngster. One season as a kid, Jones went and watched every Souths game - home and away.
And while a switch of codes took him to greatness and world recognition, Jones today remains engrossed in the NRL and his love and passion for the game have never wained.
In this episode of Chiming In, Jones gives us an exclusive insight into why he remains an avid NRL fan.
He shares with us his top five rugby league stars who would make it in rugby and also tips us a couple of rugby stars who could just as easily switch to the NRL.
Jones also confirms how he still harbours a dream to be involved in the NRL either as a coach of Club administrator before he retires from sport.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
02:10 - Growing up with League
04:25 - Randwick Rugby
05:20 - Getting into coaching
06:40 - HC at 3 different nations
08:57 - Top 5 NRL to Union players
12:22 - Top 5 Union to League players
15:49 - What rugby has that league doesn't
19:19 - R360
21:02 - Zac Lomax
23:10 - Rugby in Japan
28:56 - Wallabies in 2026
32:45 - Money in Union
34:03 - Wallabies 2023 'mistake'
38:05 - Coaching NRL
43:39 - Coaching England
46:20 - Ball in play in NRL & Union
49:29 - League vs Union refs
50:28 - Being a teacher
52:50 - Japan retirement
53:39 - Sacking from Wallabies
57:10 - Joey Johns to Union
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