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Jones to step down after 2019 World Cup

Jones to step down after 2019 World Cup
Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones will step down as England rugby union coach after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

The Australian has guided world No.2 England to an unbeaten year with 13‑straight victories including four wins over the Wallabies.

But he has cited the job's mental demands as the reason for his decision as he plots England's bid to lift the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time since 2003.

Jones told the UK Times that four years is enough as it is emotionally draining.

He took up the role last year after four years at the helm of Japan.

In the meantime, Jones has set his sights on a second‑straight Six Nations title next year, as well as dislodging New Zealand from the top of the world rankings.

He says England should be the most dominant team in Europe and they should think that they can beat everyone.

Jones says he wants them to have this attitude that they are dominant, the biggest team in Europe and they play like that; like the old Manchester United side, the same as the All Blacks.

Source: BBC

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