Jones told Radio 4’s Today that there was a “change in the wind” at Twickenham, and he knew England would soon fire him.
He continued, “I wouldn’t do anything different.”
As a possible replacement for Dave Rennie, the under-pressure Wallabies manager, Jones has been linked to a return to Australia.
Jones was Australia’s coach from 2001 to 2005, leading them to the home-field Rugby World Cup final in 2003, where they lost to England in extra time. In 2005, Jones was fired by his home country. An emotional Jones promised to come back, calling the position the “greatest honor and privilege you can have.”
England could face Australia in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in France next year, but Jones denied that returning to Test rugby would be motivated by his desire to prove his former employers wrong.
“Adding value to the game is more important than coaching England’s rivals. Both the sport and coaching fascinate me,” he added.
England fired Jones after a disappointing Six Nations campaign that included losses to France, Ireland, and Scotland as well as a fall in which his team won only one of four Test matches.
However, in a summer series played between those two campaigns, his team defeated Australia 2-1. Jones confronted a home fan who called him “a traitor” after England’s decisive victory in the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Jones chuckled and replied, “I haven’t spoken to Rugby Australia about a return.” Never take anything you read in the papers at face value.
I just want to talk about the wonderful experience I’ve had, especially coaching teams and players.
“If you have the opportunity to be a part of great rugby games, you are extremely fortunate,” “What we want to see is great rugby games.”
Jones dominated 73% of his matches accountable for Britain, guaranteeing three Six Countries titles in his seven years in control. He also led the team to the World Cup final in 2019, which they lost to South Africa in. In 2022, he was fired after the team won only five out of 12 Tests.
Jones continued, At the point when you have been training for some time you feel when your help is beginning to melt away and I realized we needed to have great outcomes in the fall.
“There was a discussion, but boards already know that they will make that decision.
Owen Farrell, England captain, described Jones’ sacking as “unbelievably disappointing” and has since spoken out in support of his coaching methods.
Steve Borthwick, an Australian coach, has been selected as Jones’ replacement by the Rugby Football Union. The Australian coach claims that he has “great memories” of leading England.
“The number of players who have publicly supported that, especially when they have nothing to gain from it, is pleasing. But you have to pay the price when outcomes don’t go your way, and I know that better than anyone.
“The English players are a wonderful group, and I have some great memories of them. They work hard, play hard, and train hard. They are very proud to represent England, and I’m sure they will do well under Steve.”
Jones is philosophical about his dismissal, claiming that he felt the mood at Twickenham turn during the autumn series. He also believes that the call was made to sack him before he presented his campaign review. Anyway he says he regrets nothing about any choices he made towards the finish of his residency. He believes he was coachin