So, get this, the chairman of Rugby Australia is refusing to throw in the towel, even after coach Eddie Jones called it quits. Can you believe it? Eddie Jones, the former England coach, decided to peace out after a disastrous Rugby World Cup. But Hamish McLennan, the chairman, ain’t going anywhere. He’s all like, ‘Nah, this is just a hurdle we’ll overcome.’ Talk about determination, right? Rugby Australia hasn’t officially announced Jones’ departure yet, but McLennan is standing firm in his role. He’s even calling the whole Eddie situation ‘sad’ and believes that we can move past it. Rumour has it that Jones might be heading back to Japan for another go at coaching. But McLennan, in a statement to the Sydney Morning Herald, said, ‘I came to rugby to fix things when they go wrong, and despite the sad Eddie situation, we’ll get through this. I’m sticking around to make sure we deliver the 2027 World Cup in Australia. That’s the big prize for us.’ You gotta admire his dedication, right? McLennan played a big part in bringing Jones back to Australia, but things didn’t exactly go as planned. In fact, they went pretty sour. With just two wins in nine tests, the Wallabies had a rough time in the World Cup. They couldn’t even make it out of the group stages, which is a first for them. And to make matters worse, Jones denied having an interview with the Japanese Rugby Football Union, even though news outlets were saying otherwise. But despite all the drama, McLennan is determined to stay put. He’s not letting anything get in the way of his goal to bring the 2027 World Cup to Australia. And you know what? I respect that. Life isn’t always smooth sailing, but McLennan is ready to face any challenges that come his way. As Jones himself said, ‘Sometimes you have to go through tough times for others to succeed in the future.’ So, let’s see what the future holds for Australian rugby. McLennan is ready for the ride, and I’m here for it.
Rugby Australia Chairman Determined to Stay Put Despite Eddie Jones’ Resignation
