Former Wallabies Drew Mitchell, Matt Giteau and Adam Ashley-Cooper have called for transparency from the game’s leaders, starting with a phone call to their Japanese counterparts.
Former Wallabies stars Drew Mitchell, Matt Giteau and Adam Ashley-Cooper have joined a growing chorus of rugby figures who want Rugby Australia bosses Hamish McLennan and Phil Waugh to ask Japan rugby officials whether Eddie Jones has applied to be coach of the Brave Blossoms next year., RA’s most senior figures have not checked with the Japan Rugby Football Union whether Jones is or was part of their formal interview process for the position.
“There’s been all this chat and dialogue about Phil Waugh, the CEO, who hasn’t spoken to the Japanese union. Just get on the phone. Let’s get clarity,” said Mitchell onMatt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and Adam Ashley-Cooper before a Test against South Africa in 2015.“The ambiguity creates frustration, anger and toxicity on social . Let’s get as clear as we possibly can because at the moment we’re having to take Eddie’s word for it. We’re not getting anything from Hamish McLennan or Phil Waugh.
Ashley-Cooper added: “I agree with the whole clarity aspect. talking to players who are finding out they are getting on a plane to go to a World Cup 12 hours before boarding a flight, talking to representatives that are watching training that are seeing chaos at training . We’re seeing chaos in a game without clarity or accuracy. We’re all asking questions. Transparency is very important, particularly for ex-players. We’re their biggest ambassadors.
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