Dave Rennie believes the Wallabies made ‘massive shifts’ during his coaching tenure but, after his shock axing, has wished Eddie Jones well at the World Cup
Wishes successor Eddie Jones well at this year’s Rugby World CupPhotograph: Simon King/ProSports/REX/ShutterstockPhotograph: Simon King/ProSports/REX/ShutterstockDave Rennie thought the Wallabies made large strides during his three years in charge and believed he had the support of players and staff beforeThe New Zealander released a statement on Wednesday, his first public comments since Eddie Jones replaced him in a shock coaching switch ahead of September’s Rugby World Cup.
“I certainly felt we have made massive shifts over the past three years both on and off the field, which is off the back of a hell of a lot of hard work put in by good people. Rennie’s win rate of 38% ranks as the worst of anyone who has coached the Wallabies in more than 30 Tests and was a major reason behind Rugby Australia’s brutal call.
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